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SCDNR News Release

DNR preserve manager new chair of state Prescribed Fire Council

By using a controlled burn on South Carolina heritage preserves - when wind, temperature and humidity conditions are appropriate to remove some of the forest fuel like leaves, pine needles and twigs - fire managers like Johnny Stowe with DNR can greatly reduce the chances of a catstrophic wildfire. Stowe recently assumed the chair of the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council.