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Feb 26, 2014

SC Longleaf Workshop & Field Tour (March 14, 2014)

Clemson Extension and the National Wild Turkey Federation will be hosting a one day longleaf workshop and field tour on March 14, 2014 in Allendale, SC.  The workshop is designed for  landowners, foresters and natural resource professionals.  Topics that will be covered include longleaf values, the future of longleaf, fire ecology and wildlife, establishing longleaf, cost… 

Jan 24, 2014

2014 Certified Burner Courses

It’s early in the year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about becoming a Certified burner. Several states have already announced their 2014 Certified Burner course dates! If you would like to become a Certified prescribed burner, you will need to complete a Certified prescribed burner training course (at a minimum) for the… 

Jan 17, 2014

Smoke Management Webinar Series (Jan-Feb 2014)

Our Prescribed Fire Webinar Series last year was such a success that we have decided to do it again….with a focus on smoke management! Mark your calendars for this 3-part smoke management webinar series organized by North Carolina State University Extension Forestry, the Southern Fire Exchange (SFE), and the Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS)… 

Jan 13, 2014

JFSP Fuel Treatment Research Survey- YOUR INPUT NEEDED!

Prescribed Fire Community, The request below was sent by the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) to help determine the future direction of fire research funding related to fuel treatment research. Please forward this to your networks- it is critical that the prescribed fire community is engaged in these requests. JFSP is a primary funder of… 

Dec 17, 2013

New Prescribed Fire Smoke Management Mobile App

Prescribed Fire Smoke Management Pocket Guide Have questions about smoke management for your prescribed burns? There’s an App for that! The Prescribed Fire Smoke Management Pocket Guide (SMPG) (smokeapp.serppas.org) provides best smoke management practices at your fingertips. The intent of the SMPG is to provide a smoke management reference for anyone conducting prescribed burning including… 

Dec 17, 2013

USFWS & TNC Establish New National MOU for Increased Prescribed Burning

December 11, 2013 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and The Nature Conservancy (Conservancy) announce a new partnership that will for the first time increase and better coordinate controlled burn activities, also known as prescribed fire, on their respective lands to enhance wildlife values. The agreement will encourage more efficient use of personnel and… 

Nov 15, 2013

Prescribed Fire Liability Insurance Options

November 2013 Prevalent fear of legal liability is inhibiting many private landowners and forestry consultants from engaging in prescribed burning practices.  One way to minimize the risks associated with prescribed fire liability is through the purchase of prescribed fire liability insurance. Insurance coverage for prescribed burning is relatively new to the insurance market, but is… 

Nov 11, 2013

Longleaf Pine Opportunities and Management Workshop (Dec 13, 2013)

What: Longleaf Pine Opportunities and Management Workshop for Private Landowners and Professionals When: December 13, 2013 Where: Raeford Presbyterian Church, Raeford, NC Topics to be covered during the workshop include:        Fire Ecology & Wildlife,       Cost Share Programs,       Establishing Longleaf Pine,       Markets,       Safe Harbor, and more! See… 

Nov 4, 2013

Forest Lodge Farms Field Day (Nov 7, 2013)

Please join the Georgia Forestry Commission, Gopher Tortoise Council, Orianne Society, GADNR, University of Georgia, and several other organizations for a family farm Landowner Field Day at Forest Lodge Farms (5009 Highway 97 South, Camilla, GA 31730) on November 7, 2013. This is for landowners and others in Southwest Georgia who are interested learning more about the following topics:… 

Oct 29, 2013

Grant Funds Available for Rx Burning in TX

October 23, 2013 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – In an effort to reduce wildfire hazards on private lands, Texas A&M Forest Service is administering grant funding for prescribed burning on private property within 10 miles of a National Forest boundary through the U.S. Forest Service’s Community Protection Program. Strategically-planned prescribed fires can enhance ecosystems and protect homes and communities from…