Please be aware that a prescribed burn is taking place today, March 4, 2022, in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to visibly see or smell smoke. The Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be a restricted area near White Ibis Swamp. Please click here to view a map of the Forest Preserve and the area that will be restricted during the prescribed burn.

As a reminder, prescribed burns mimic natural wildfires, but are controlled to occur at the right place and right time. Conducting prescribed burns will help maintain a diverse forest understory and further protect the ecosystem of the Forest Preserve. Click here to view the full announcement of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve prescribed burn.

For continued updates please visit www.seapinesliving.com/prescribedburn.

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

For questions, please contact David Henderson, Director of Special Projects and Operations at wildlife@csaseapines.com.