The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Program
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4/21/23 – Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Taking Place Today
Please be aware that a prescribed burn is taking place today, April 21, 2023, in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve in proximity to Wood Duck Pond. Click here to view a map of The Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
The prescribed burn began at 10:45 AM and will conclude late afternoon. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.
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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Previous Prescribed Burn Announcements
3/21/23 @ 3:45PM – 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 the walking trails in the restricted area have been re-opened to the public. Crews will remain onsite to monitor the area and conduct clean-up.
As a reminder, there is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.
3/21/23 – Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Taking Place Today
Please be aware that a prescribed burn is taking place today, March 21, 2023, in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The prescribed burn will begin between 10 AM – Noon and will conclude late afternoon. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.
For questions, please contact David Henderson, Director of Special Projects and Operations at wildlife@csaseapines.com.
3/20/2023- Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, weather permitting
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation is monitoring weather conditions for a possible prescribed burn for tomorrow, March 14th. If weather conditions are favorable, the prescribed burn will begin mid-morning and will conclude late afternoon. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.
On the day of burning, the Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be restricted access. Please click here to view a map of the restricted area in the Forest Preserve, which will include Boggy Gut and portions of Bridle and Fish Island Walking Trails. In addition, the Walking Entrance will be closed to automobiles during the active burn. Motorists can still access the Forest Preserve via the Driving Entrance.
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.
3/2/2023 –4:00 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 onsite to monitor the area and conduct clean-up.
As a reminder, there is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.
March 2, 2023, 11:00 AM – Due to Favorable Weather Conditions, Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn is in Progress
Please be aware that a prescribed burn is taking place today, March 2, 2023, in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve (pictured below). There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted. The Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be restricted access.
Please click here to view a map of the restricted area in the Forest Preserve, which will include the Shell Ring and the surrounding area.

March 1, 2023 – Sea Pines Forest Preserve Prescribed Burn Scheduled for March 2, 2023
The Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation is monitoring weather conditions for a possible prescribed burn for tomorrow, March 2nd. If weather conditions are favorable, the prescribed burn will begin between 9:00 – 11:00 AM and will conclude late afternoon. There is a possibility that parts of the community may be able to see or smell smoke during the active burn and potentially into the night as mop up operations are conducted.On the day of burning, the Forest Preserve will remain open, but there will be restricted access. Please click here to view a map of the restricted area in the Forest Preserve, which will include the Shell Ring and the surrounding area.
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.