News: Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region
Prescribed fire is a key tool for those who own or manage land in the Southeastern United States. It creates important habitat for game and nongame wildlife, clears out vegetation to reduce wildfire risk, connects people to their cultural heritage, and has many other important benefits.
However, learning to use prescribed fire safely can be challenging, especially for private landowners who have limited time and resources. Training and learning opportunities vary by state and are not always accessible to everyone. This guidebook is not intended to replace existing resources or training opportunities, but to serve as a reference, and to help fill the gap that exists for those who cannot access them or who wish to learn more than those opportunities have time to teach.
