LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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Prescribed burns are a valuable forest management tool and are an important part of Sea Pines Forest Preserve’s Ecological Land Management Plan. Prescribed burns mimic naturally occurring wildfires and aid in the forest management of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. They help diversify the understory plant community and minimize the risk presented by uncontrolled wildfires. This practice is part of proactive land management initiatives widely used across the nation, especially in the Southeast. 

Fire has always been a part of the environment, it plays a vital role in maintaining many ecosystems adapted to fire. Many of our prairies and forests actually need fire to remain healthy and thrive. Prescribed fire is often used to mimic the low-intensity fire that would have naturally occurred on the landscape. It’s an important forest management tool that benefits forests and wildlife, while also helping to reduce the impact of wildfire hazards.

Resources

To view a prescribed burn activity map provided by the South Carolina Forestry Commission please click here.

To stay up to date on announcements and planned prescribed burns, please visit Sea Pines CSA's website at seapinesliving.com/prescribedburn.