VCPBA Hosts Advanced Fire Operations Training & Completes 64 Acres of Rx Burns
From May 30–June 3, the Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association (VCPBA) partnered with California State Certified Burn Boss Woody Bouska (CARX) to host a CA-219 Firing Operations course for advanced firefighters and prescribed fire practitioners.
Ecological Burn Completed
On July 14, 2025, the Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association (VCPBA) burnt another 16.03 acres at Steelhead Preserve on OVLC property. This prescribed burn was an ecologic burn with 2 main objectives: 1) to burn the invasive yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis) while in flower to prevent the plant from going to seed and 2) […]
Mama Tree Pile Burns
We are so grateful to be working with Mama Tree Farm and Operation Flame to assist in stewarding the Oak Woodlands to fire harden the oaks and neighboring structures for the safety of community and health of the forest.
VCRCD Hosts Fire Trainings
Building skills and knowledge with hands on training and experience is one way the VCRCD team develops professionally to aid in conservation efforts. With the diligent coordination from our fire team and funding from CAL Fire, VCRCD was able to host two field training courses related to fire preparedness and restoration. Having also been awarded […]