1. LAURIE GHARIS, PH.D. JENNIFER EVANS NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY REGIONAL READINESS COOPERATIVE TOM DARDEN, CONSULTING FOR DOD Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Prescribed Fire to Restore Longleaf Pine in the SE US

2. Prescribed Fire and SERPPAS Strategic Action Plan for Prescribed Burning in Longleaf Pine (2013- 2014) Implementation Priorities 2

3. Training Surveys conducted Trends noted Needs identified Future collaborations 3

4. Liability Surveys conducted Current challenges Insurance options Comparison of states Possible legal help 4

5. Deliverables Cohesive, tiered training modules  Fire Safety  Liability  Smoke Management & Air Quality Educational class for new landowners Outreach to stakeholders 5

6. Big Ideas Burn teams focused on private lands Local air/fire conferences Locally-based prescribed burner training near priority areas Collaboration 6

7. Training Opportunities 7 Legend ● Significant Geographic Area ● Current Training Locations º Possible Need for Training

8. Next Steps: Funding 3 tiered process Work group asks Principals to continue to support the implementation of the Prescribed Fire Strategy by:  Helping with the administrative costs - $105,000/2014  Tasking America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative’s Federal Coordinating Committee to work with the SERPPAS Prescribed Fire work group on the big ideas and funding needs in order to formulate recommendations for moving forward 8

9. Conclusion Acknowledgements  SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group & Representative Agencies and Organizations  USDA FS and DoD for administrative funding for 2013 Questions? 9