Prescribed Fire Program of Central Pine Barrens Region, Long Island, NY

11/21/2024

This page is merging with our main account: Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning & Policy Commission. For the latest updates on prescribed fires, be sure to follow our main page

09/02/2022

08/22/2022

How do plants "recover" from prescribed fire you ask?

08/11/2022

Announcement: Wildfire Task Force Chair/Co-Vice Chair

For further information please visit: https://pb.state.ny.us/our-work/wildfire-management-and-prevention/wildfire-task-force/ or call 631-288-1079

If you would like to submit a resume for consideration, please email: [email protected]

06/28/2022

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05/23/2022

Please be advised that:

Tuesday, May 24th through Friday, May 27th

The Central Pine Barrens Commission and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation plan to conduct prescribed fire operations within the Demo Forest 1 Burn Unit located south of Whiskey Road within the greater Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest(as indicated on the map).

The Go-No Go determination for prescribed fire implementation will be made by the Burn Boss reflective of weather and other considerations the day of.

This forest management practice is being conducted to reduce wildfire risk and increase public safety as well as to advance ecosystem restoration and resiliency to southern pine beetle.

All burns are implemented by prescribed fire professionals to ensure safety.

05/16/2022

Please be advised that:

Tuesday, May 17th through Friday, May 20th

The Central Pine Barrens Commission and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are conducting prescribed fire operations within the Sarnoff West Burn Unit located east of CR 104 and CR 31 within the greater David Sarnoff Pine Barrens State Forest in Riverside(as indicated on the map).

The Go-No Go determination for prescribed fire implementation will be made by the Burn Boss reflective of weather and other considerations the day of.

This forest management practice is being conducted to reduce wildfire risk and increase public safety as well as to advance ecosystem restoration and resiliency to southern pine beetle.

All burns are implemented by prescribed fire professionals to ensure safety.

05/06/2022

Prep Day is focused on what you can do in and around your home to help protect against the threat of wildfires. Visit our webpage for free resources, includi...

04/25/2022

Please be advised that Monday, April 25th through Friday, April 29th - the Central Pine Barrens Commission and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are conducting prescribed fire operations within the South of Currans Woodland Burn units (as indicated on the above map). This forest management practice is being conducted to reduce wildfire risk and increase public safety as well as to advance ecosystem restoration and resiliency to southern pine beetle. All burns are implemented by prescribed fire professionals to ensure safety.

04/19/2022

Please be advised that Monday, April 18th through Friday, April 22th - the Central Pine Barrens Commission and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are conducting prescribed fire operations within the South of Currans Woodland Burn units (as indicated on the above map). This forest management practice is being conducted to reduce wildfire risk and increase public safety as well as to advance ecosystem restoration and resiliency to southern pine beetle. All burns are implemented by prescribed fire professionals to ensure safety.

04/12/2022

Fire season is upon us! Interested in learning more about how you can protect your home from wildfire?
Check out the Commission's recent presentation to the Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk12PKligvQ
You can also visit the Commission's website to learn more about our work: https://pb.state.ny.us/

04/10/2022

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Please be advised that Monday, April 11th through Friday, April 15th - the Central Pine Barrens Commission and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are conducting prescribed fire operations within the South of Currans Woodland Burn units (as indicated on the above map). This forest management practice is being conducted to reduce wildfire risk and increase public safety as well as to advance ecosystem restoration and resiliency to southern pine beetle. All burns are implemented by prescribed fire professionals to ensure safety.