Prescribed Fire Panel
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Join the NCFA Forest Management Committee on October 21 for an exclusive, member-only panel dedicated to the evolving landscape of prescribed fire in North Carolina. Designed to address growing challenges surrounding unexpected, extended burn bans and shifting environmental conditions, this session will examine the key regulatory, legal, and atmospheric factors shaping prescribed burning today.
- Date & Time: October 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Stan Adams Training Center
- Eligibility: Open exclusively to NCFA members
Key Discussion Topics
- Burn Bans & Regulations: A deep dive into why burn bans are declared, the administrative criteria behind them, and strategic ways to position prescribed fire utilization moving forward.
- Legal Liability & Legislative Updates: A review of recent legislative changes regarding gross negligence, along with an analysis of industry exposure and legal risks.
- Fire Weather & Seasonal Timing: Insights from regional weather patterns and fire behavior research that may prompt practitioners to re-evaluate the timing of seasonal burn windows.
Featured Panelists & Moderator
- Jamey Lowdermilk | Attorney, Brooks Pierce
- Corey Davis | Climatologist & Fire Weather Behavior Expert, NC State University
- Jason Guidry | Forest Protection Division Director, NC Forest Service
- Moderator: Jennifer Fawcett | Extension Specialist, SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator, NC State Extension
