Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, April 19th

4/19/2022 –4:20 PM Update: Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Nearing Completion

The prescribed burn that began earlier today in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is nearing completion. Visible flames from the prescribed burn have diminished and crews will remain on-site to monitor the area and conduct clean-up.

A prescribed burn will take place today, April 19, 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 between the boundary line near Greenwood Drive and 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.

The prescribed burn is anticipated to start around 11:30 AM and should be completed by late afternoon. 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.

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