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OACD Praises Agreement Between Noble Foundation and Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association
Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:34:17 CDT
The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) today expressed their appreciation and support for the strategic relationship entered into between the Noble Foundation and the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association (OPBA) to advance the use of prescribed fire as a safe, economical and effective land management practice in Oklahoma. The agreement between the two groups was formalized during a special ceremony on the floor of the House of Representatives as part of the annual Conservation Day activities at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City.
The OPBA and the Noble Foundation, the largest independent nonprofit agricultural research organization in the United States, agreed that the Noble Foundation would provide essential support in the form of resources and personnel to enable the conduct of OPBA operations and programs.
"We are very pleased to see the Noble Foundation provide this much needed support to the OPBA," said Kim Farber, OACD President. "Fire is one of the most effective and affordable ways to control invasive species like the Eastern Red Cedar and to promote range land health. We are glad that with the help of the Noble Foundation, the good work of the OPBA and its member burn associations will be able to continue and hopefully expand."
The OPBA was formally established as a nonprofit in early 2013 after two years of statewide meetings to gauge interest and garner support from all key organizations. The OPBA will establish, educate and assist a statewide network of local burn associations across Oklahoma. The new nonprofit will also serve to educate the public and policymakers about the need to use prescribed fire and the safety of this management practices.
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