The East Texas Timberland Owners’ Association, in conjunction with the Northeast Texas Society of American Foresters, will conduct a Prescribed Burn Demonstration and Discussion Meeting on February 18, 2010 at Charles Snowden’s Tree Farm, 1170 County Road 3544 in Atlanta, Texas. 

The burn will take place at 1:30 pm, followed by a campfire dinner and discussion meeting at 6:00 pm. (be sure to bring your lawn chair).  In the event of rain, the entire event will be cancelled.  Ronnie Hamm, retired Texas Forest Service, will lead the discussion on what the small landowner should do to prepare for and conduct a burn operation.  He will also discuss the many large fires "out west" that he has fought, including fires in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and West Texas! 

Association members and anyone interested in attending the tour are asked to wear sturdy boots or hiking boots.  Those attending the live burn demonstration may bring ATVs or four-wheelers, provided you bring a water tank with sprayer capabilities.  You may be called upon to take an active role in the demonstration if the fire should get out of control!

Charles Snowden’s Tree Farm can be accessed coming from the South at the intersection of Hwy 59 and FR 96 in Queen City, turn left (West) on FR 96 and travel about 3 miles to CR 3544, turn right (North) on CR 3544 and go about 0.8 mile and veer right staying on CR 3544 for 0.3 mile to the gate.  Turn right into the double green pipe gate entrance and follow the road up the hill.  The barn is on the left about 300 ft. from the gate.  You can also get to the tree farm from the North traveling on Hwy 59 to CR 3559 (across from the weigh station), turn right (NW) on CR 3559 and travel about 1.5 miles and turn left on CR 3544 (West), travel about 1.5 miles to the double green pipe gate, with the Tree Farm sign, on the left. 

The East Texas Timberland Owners’ Association serves the timber owners of Bowie, Cass, Marion and Red River Counties and welcome new members.  We are a non-profit organization whose objectives include educating landowners about good forest management and harvesting practices, and keeping landowners up to date on matters affecting timberland operations, taxes, and legislative actions.  For additional information, contact Charles Snowden, Program Chairman at 903-756-7172 or Fred Winters, Public Relations Officer at 903-639-1267 or Russell Lykins, Linden District Forester at 903-756-5571/5572 or Don Edson, New Boston District Forester at 903-628-2711.