Gillespie Co. SWCD Fredericksburg, TX GPBA

GILLESPIE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #220

Gillespie County, Texas

Gillespie Prescribed Burn Association

GPBA History

The Gillespie Prescribed Burn Association (GPBA) was formed in February 2005 with the help of the Gillespie Co. SWCD and NRCS. The NRCS District Conservationist and Gillespie County Extension Agent serve as advisors to the GPBA Board of Directors. The organization's purpose is to give landowners a safe, economical way to control cedar, prickly pear, and mesquite on their private lands through prescribed burning. A comprehensive “Prescribed Burn Plan” form has been developed for members' use.

The GPBA is a chapter of the Edwards Plateau Prescribed Burn Association (EPPBA), which was formed in Sonora, TX in 1997. GPBA membership dues are $25 per year and this includes membership in EPPBA. Dues are payable the first of each calendar year. Members go through extensive burn training to insure safe and effective results with prescribed burns. After essential training, members may share equipment, labor, and knowledge in performing prescribed burns.

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