The Piedmont Prescribed Burn Association (PPBA) plays a pivotal role as an advocate and educator, informing the public and landowners about the importance of prescribed fire. We aim to raise awareness about the who, what, why, and how prescribed fire while simultaneously mitigating the risk of wildfires.

Our primary objective is to reduce hazardous fuels across the landscape, thereby impeding the spread and intensity of wildfires. This approach not only enhances wildfire resiliency, but also supports fire-adapted and fire-dependent species, while improving wildlife habitat. 

​

Given the vast amount of private land beyond National Forests, using prescribed fire benefits both landowners and nearby communities while supporting the overall health of the landscape. With funding from Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc. (COCO) through Action, Implementation, and Mitigation (AIM), the PPBA is dedicated to training and assisting partners and landowners in safely using fire as a land management tool. This approach ensures that prescribed fires are carried out under the right conditions and on a proper schedule, ultimately restoring the land.