New Prescribed Burn Notification System Takes Effect in South Carolina

New prescribed burn notification system takes effect in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - A new prescribed burn notification system that aims to improve how burns are tracked across South Carolina is now in effect. A prescribed burn is an intentionally set, controlled fire used to reduce wildfire risk, clear vegetation and manage forests and wildlife habitat. “It’s really an essential tool and one of [...]

New Prescribed Burn Notification System Goes Into Effect Oct. 1st - The Dillon County News, LLC

Citizens who call the Forestry Commission to make notification of their planned prescribed burns – remember, it’s state law! – will notice minor changes in the process beginning Oct. 1. SCFC’s dispatch centers are switching to a new computer system that will greatly improve the agency’s recordkeeping and back-end operations for prescribed burn notifications. While this is a big change…