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APFC unites landowners and managers to increase knowledge of prescribed burning Aiken County, SC

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

So proud of John Besson for being recognized as the Private Landowner Prescribed Burner of 2026!

Congratulations to one of our own! Mr. John Besson was honored by the SC Prescribed Fire Council with the "Private Landowner Prescribed Burner of the Year" award!

John is a member of the SC Quail Forever Habitat Crew, but can't seem to get enough of habitat work and ecological restoration even on his days off. John is an active member of the Aiken Prescribed Fire Cooperative and also helps manage his family's land with fire. John is an excellent educator and takes every opportunity to pass the torch to a new generation of wildland fire lighters.

The future of prescribed fire is bright with conservation professionals/landowners like John. Please join me in congratulating John for all of his efforts!

P.S.

Also pictured is legendary fire practitioner Johnny Stowe taking out the trash...

10/13/2026

09/02/2026

2026 APFC Annual Meeting Oct 5 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT-CNKnCeb6KWIQcKrFHxtEt3O87e_oZ89H-j7ryTGtcH5-g/viewform

08/20/2026

The Savannah River Prescribed Burn Association invites you to learn about how prescribed burning can improve many aspects of your property. From restoring it’s historical and natural beauty, pest reduction, and increased aesthetics. We purpose-built this training for the equestrian community.

07/22/2026

RSVP in Comments!

Prescribed Fire can improve both the health and enjoyment of riding you property in the Savannah River Corridor.

Please consider joining us for a day of presentations and learning about how prescribed burning can improve many aspects of your property. From reductions in tick population, to improved forage, prescribed burning may be the most cost effective way to improve the ride, for both horse and rider.

07/02/2026

Happy folks!

This week we’re highlighting a recent episode of Fire Ecology Chats, a podcast from the Association for Fire Ecology. “Vegetation Response Varies by Season of Burning in Pine Woodlands Across the Southeastern US” features perspectives from science and practice, diving into the role of fire seasonality on vegetation. Scan the QR code or click the link below to listen to the episode.

https://fireecology.org/feco-podcast/ep87

Fire Ecology Chats explores research published in the academic journal “Fire Ecology”. As of today, there are nearly 100 episodes that span the whole spectrum of wildland fire ecology and management. So whether you’re interested in LiDAR, tribal management, birds, or fire seasonality, listen to Fire Ecology Chats wherever you listen to podcasts.

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07/02/2026

Barry Clark shares what he loves about the Aiken Prescribed Fire Cooperative.

The Aiken Prescribed Fire Cooperative is landowners and land managers sharing knowledge, equipment, and time in Aiken, Edgefield, and Barnwell counties.

06/23/2026

REGISTER NOW: Join Aiken Lands Conservancy and its partners to learn more about prescribed fire as a management tool.

This workshop will help private landowners in Aiken and nearby counties better understand the value of prescribed fire for wildlife, forest health, wildfire risk reduction and long-term land stewardship. Local results Aiken Lands Conservancy has seen from the reintroduction of fire will be highlighted, and landowners will have the opportunity to connect with partners, technical assistance providers and cost-share resources to help them safely take the next steps to implement prescribed burning on their own properties.

TOPICS
-Prescribed fire basics
-Local case studies
-Wildlife habitat benefits
-Longleaf pine restoration
-Wildfire risk reduction
-Cost-share opportunities
-How to start planning for prescribed fire on your property

WHEN
Friday, July 24
9am to 12pm

WHERE
UGA-SREL Conference Center
3280 Williston Road
Aiken, SC 29803

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prescribed-fire-workshop-tickets-1991717100463?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite -card

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