Fire is part of a healthy southern pine forest.
Fire can enhance the productivity of pine forests, but it can also cause injury, poor growth, and death of desirable trees. You should consider several important factors in determining when or if prescribed burning will help in management of your pine stands. We recommend you seek competent professional forestry advice about using prescribed burning to reduce damage and potential liability. Management Objectives You will usually have more than one management objective for your pine stands. The main one may be timber production, but you may also wish to manage your stands for wildlife benefits and natural beauty.