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Controlled or prescribed burning, also known as hazard reduction burning (HRB), backfire, or swailing, is a technique sometimes used in forest management, farming, prairie restoration or greenhouse gas abatement.Fire is a natural part of both forest and grassland ecology and controlled fire can be a tool for foresters.Hazard reduction or controlled burning is conducted during the cooler months to reduce fuel buildup and decrease the likelihood of serious hotter fires.ire is a natural part of both forest and grassland ecology and controlled fire can be a tool for foresters. Hazard reduction or controlled burning is conducted during the cooler months to reduce fuel buildup and decrease the likelihood of serious hotter fires.
A TCEQ publication entitled Outdoor Burning in Texas explains regulations in more detail and contains the answers to commonly asked questions. It can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/forms_pubs/pubs/rg/rg-049.html.