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2013 TN Prescribed Fire Survey

2013 TN Prescribed Fire Survey. 11 State & Federal Agencies - 18 separate work units or grouped areas 2 Conservation Organizations 5 Private Burn Vendors. 89.1%. *Another 810 acres were burned by 4 known private vendors. Approximate total: 605. Total = ~61,447.

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2013 TN Prescribed Fire Survey

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  1. 2013 TN Prescribed Fire Survey 11 State & Federal Agencies - 18 separate work units or grouped areas 2 Conservation Organizations 5 Private Burn Vendors

  2. 89.1% *Another 810 acres were burned by 4 known private vendors

  3. Approximate total: 605

  4. Total = ~61,447

  5. Reason to Burn #1 – Restore native plant communities and ecosystems Priority Frequency: 21 Priority rating: 1.5

  6. Reason to Burn #2 – Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Priority Frequency: 16 Priority rating: 1.4

  7. Reason to Burn #3 Wildfire Prevention Restore T&E species Priority Frequency: 9 Priority rating: 2.0 Priority Frequency: 8 Priority rating: 2.0

  8. Concerns and Issues #1 Smoke Management: 14 responses, avg. 2.1 rating #2 Not enough trained personnel: 13 responses, avg. 2.3 rating #3 Other issues: 9 responses, avg. 1.4 rating • Fear of burning within agency • Close proximity to urban areas • Fear of burning by adjacent landowners • Funding cuts • Expensive liability insurance (private vendors)

  9. 2013 TN Prescribed Fire Survey • Final Report • Include brief profile on each entity • Email to members • Post on website • Mail hard copy to administrators • Welcome comments and suggestions

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