Expand and accelerate the implementation of prescribed fire to restore and enhance longleaf pine habitat and other fire dependent forest and grassland communities within the Southeast. Project will engage 1,000 landowners and fire practitioners through technical assistance, training and outreach, including “Learn and Burn” workshops, development of prescribed burn associations and Fire Festivals, to increase the use of prescribed fire.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Longleaf Stewardship Fund
Project Title: Expanding Prescribed Fire Delivery to Restore Longleaf Pine in the Southeast
Organization:
North Carolina State University
Project ID:
1903.18.059888
Description:
Award Amount:
$129554.15
Location:
This work will include up to all 13 Southern states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Priority areas for focused efforts will be selected within these states and territories. The work will be based out of NCSU, which is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.