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

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

Approximate total: 605

Total = ~61,447

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

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

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

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)

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