URBAN FORESTRY
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
MANCHESTER STATE FOREST
SAND HILLS STATE FOREST
STATE LANDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ECONOMIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
STATE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY
Lawrence J. Bloomer, Chairman, Easley
Boris Hurlbutt, Walterboro
Joe P. Simpson, Lancaster
George E. Callaway, Manning
Joel R. Thrift, Westminster
David B. Smith, Conway
Sara Lee Simons, Florence
Dr. Constantine Curris, Clemson University, Clemson
J. Hugh Ryan, State Forester and Secretary to the Commission
H. Gilbert Brown, Deputy State Forester
Dean Carson, Technical Assistant to the State Forester
Judy J. Weston, Executive Assistant to the State Forester
Wray E. Freeman, Division Director, Field Operations Support
Joe M. Richbourg, Division Director, Administration
The Commission will utilize Total Quality Management concepts in meeting its responsibilities.
Responsibilities extend to all forest lands, both rural and urban, and to all associated forest values and amenities including, but not limited to, timber, wildlife, water quality, air quality, soil protection, recreation, and aesthetics.
The Forestry Commission shall have general and specific responsibilities for the promulgation and enforcement of laws and regulations related to protection of the forest and its associated values.
The Commission shall be responsible for promoting and developing the appropriate technologies to accomplish its objectives, and for the development and promulgation of Best Management Practice Guidelines for South Carolina's forest land.
The Field Operations Support Division provides operational and technical staff direction to the Forestry Commission field organization in each of the major program areas of forest management, nurseries and tree improvement, forest insects and diseases, forest fire protection, and environmental management. Additionally, it provides oversight to the equipment and communication needs of the agency including operations of the central shop.
The Forest Management Section assists South Carolina citizens with management and development of the forest resources of the state. Programs include Woodland Management Assistance, Reforestation Assistance, Forestry Services, Forest Products Utilization and Marketing Assistance, Resource Conservation and Development, Urban Forestry, and Watersheds. These programs assist owners in growing more timber, aid industries in more efficient utilization of the timber resource, and foster conservation and multiple use of the forest resource.
There are 12.4 million acres of commercial forest land in South Carolina. According to the 1993 U.S. Forest Service Survey, 72% of the land is owned by farmers and miscellaneous private owners. Forest industry owns approximately 19% with 9% in public ownership.
The Forest Management programs are designed to assist the non-industrial private landowner with multiple-use forest management.
The Forest Management Section also has oversight responsibilities for the management of Sand Hills, Cassatt, and Manchester State Forests. Technical assistance is also provided to other state agency lands upon request.
Professional foresters from the Forestry Commission provide forest management advice and assistance to landowners. The land is examined and a written forest management plan is prepared. Recommendations for management may include such silvicultural practices as forest protection, reforestation, harvesting, prescribed burning, wildlife habitat improvement, and recreation. This year 2,594 management plans were prepared for 167,936 acres.Where practical, the landowner is referred to consulting or industrial foresters to assist in carrying out management recommendations. This year 448 cases were referred to consulting foresters and 287 to industrial foresters.
Forest Renewal Program (FRP)
In 1982 the program was funded for the first time by a $100,000 state appropriation. This permitted an assessment of $400,000 from forest industry, and created a $500,000 Forest Renewal Fund. The funding was doubled effective July 1, 1996 increasing the program to $1,000,000.
Forestry Incentive Program (FIP) - Federal
FIP funding for fiscal year 1996-97 was $491,100. Since 1974, $21,812,419 have been allocated to South Carolina landowners under FIP.
Agricultural Conservation Program (ACP) - Federal
The Agricultural Conservation Program was not continued with the 1996 Farm Bill. The figures in the table below refer to completion of previously obligated funds.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - Federal
The Program began with crop year 1986 and was renewed with the passage of the 1990 Farm Bill. Thirteen signups have been held with 224,047 acres approved for trees. This year 947 acres were planted. The CRP program has been renewed with the 1996 Farm Bill.
Hurricane Hugo Reforestation Project
The Hugo Incentive Program (HIP) was established and funded with $6.0 million federal dollars ($3.0 million initial funding plus $3.0 million more in Spring 1992.) HIP is unique in
that federal monies are being administered and allocated by a state agency. Further, the SCFC is using the Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act funding to operate the cost share program. Therefore, all of the $6 million is available to assist non-industrial private forest landowners. The entire $6 million is now spent or designated for applicants. The HIP program expired on June 30, 1997.STATEWIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALL COST SHARE PROGRAMS
| Program | No. of Landowners | Acres Planted | Natural Regeneration | TSI Acres | Cost Share Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRP | 274 | 8,833 | 0 | 1,459 | $686,073 |
| FIP | 371 | 11,250 | 104 | 1,901 | $708,492 |
| ACP | 278 | 4,857 | 36 | 424 | $229,911 |
| CRP | 69 | 947 | 0 | 32 | $41,644 |
| HIP | 89 | 4,333 | 357 | 957 | $422,965 |
| SIP | 41 | 1,421 | 0 | 388 | $99,774 |
| Total | 1,122 | 31,641 | 497 | 5,161 | $2,188,859 |
Seedling Survival
A total of 520 survival checks were made using a row count or tenth acre plot method for determining survival. A weighted analysis involving all survival checks was used to determine the statewide survival of 79%.
Forest Services
Through this program the Commission provides assistance to landowners and other state agency lands with afforestation, reforestation, and maximization of production from their woodlands. The landowner is charged the cost of all services performed.
--Firebreak Plowing - performed by Forestry Commission employees using agency equipment for $75 for the 1st hour and $50 for each additional hour.
--Prescribed Burning - performed by Forestry Commission employees using agency equipment for $12 per acre for the 1st 50 acres, $10 per acre for the 2nd 50 acres and $8/acre for all over 100 acres. Firebreak plowing costs are not included. Minimum fee $100.00.
--Prescribed Burning Standby- an agency tractor and employee on standby at burning site while landowner performed burning under an approved plan for $45 for the 1st hour and $20 for each additional hour. Minimum fee $100.00.
--Equipment Rental Program - agency owned tree planters, bedding plows and drum choppers made available to private landowners at rates from $4 to $15 per acre.
--Timber Marking - performed by Forestry Commission employees at the rate of $5 per thousand board feet and $2.00 per cord.
Urban forestry seeks to improve the quality of life in populated areas by providing direct technical assistance to communities and by working through partnerships with other organizations to protect and improve the management of urban tree resources. Clean air, clean water, improved aesthetics, increased property value, noise buffering, energy conservation, and public safety are some of the products of these endeavors.
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
The Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is a national program funded by Congress through the U.S. Forest Service. South Carolina received $149,100 in base funding to provide technical assistance and training. Pass-through grants in the amount of $263,000 were provided to county and local governments, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to develop long-lasting urban forestry programs in their communities.
Partnership Development and Educational Programs
Through the technical assistance and the grant funds, the urban program strives to develop partnerships with a variety of organizations and units of local government. Often these partnerships result in educational programs about the benefits and importance of urban forest resources. During FY97, the Forestry Commission developed partnerships with 232 other organizations and presented 98 educational sessions to almost 6,313 participants.
Three full-time urban foresters provide technical assistance on a regional basis in the Piedmont, Pee Dee, and Coastal regions of the state. Other Commission foresters provide urban forestry assistance in their respective areas on a time available basis. A full-time Grants Administrator works in the Columbia Office along with the Urban Forestry Coordinator for statewide program management.
Region Planting Jobs
InspectedWeighted Percent
SurvivalCoastal 162 76% Pee Dee 172 79% Piedmont 186 80% Total 520 79%
Non Cost-Share Cost-Share Forest Stewardship
County Exams Acres Exams Acres Exams Acres
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ABBEVILLE 17 1,144.0 32 954.0 1 68.0
AIKEN 51 2,328.0 34 2,790.0 3 644.0
ALLENDALE 14 1,046.0 21 1,288.0 3 433.0
ANDERSON 34 4,881.0 21 1,847.0 2 124.0
BAMBERG 5 339.0 36 1,722.0 2 1,531.0
BARNWELL 19 1,413.0 17 1,098.0 6 2,065.0
BEAUFORT 6 439.0 8 490.0 3 1,286.7
BERKELEY 19 2,212.0 16 1,143.0 5 860.0
CALHOUN 8 893.0 25 1,765.0 1 42.0
CHARLESTON, UPPER 13 997.0 3 194.0 1 29.0
CHARLESTON, LOWER 16 1,401.0 6 155.0 5 308.0
CHEROKEE 32 1,914.0 4 240.0 0 0.0
CHESTER 19 1,768.0 49 2,590.4 0 0.0
CHESTERFIELD 10 1,280.5 46 2,851.7 0 0.0
CLARENDON 36 803.0 47 1,886.0 2 288.0
COLLETON 22 2,964.0 24 1,244.0 3 290.0
DARLINGTON 36 1,524.0 30 1,237.0 0 0.0
DILLON 13 1,061.0 39 1,489.0 0 0.0
DORCHESTER 17 1,161.0 15 599.0 2 152.0
EDGEFIELD 37 2,514.0 36 2,256.0 0 0.0
FAIRFIELD 13 881.0 33 1,880.5 0 0.0
FLORENCE 26 1,101.0 55 2,637.0 8 667.0
GEORGETOWN 11 1,536.0 30 1,851.0 2 2,894.0
GREENVILLE 44 1,451.5 7 177.0 0 0.0
GREENWOOD 26 5,112.0 14 791.0 0 0.0
HAMPTON 33 1,916.5 64 3,047.8 5 1,773.0
HORRY 49 4,344.0 61 1,977.0 2 385.0
JASPER 14 826.5 19 712.5 4 410.0
KERSHAW 13 1,301.0 26 1,133.0 1 215.0
LANCASTER 30 2,833.0 15 973.0 5 524.0
LAURENS 24 1,762.0 33 2,021.0 1 45.0
LEE 15 2,076.0 14 1,175.0 0 0.0
LEXINGTON 36 986.0 9 254.0 0 0.0
McCORMICK 17 1,340.0 11 655.0 1 84.0
MARION 19 1,075.0 31 1,068.0 1 243.0
MARLBORO 27 1,446.0 49 1,086.0 2 799.0
NEWBERRY 25 2,653.0 32 1,314.0 1 144.0
OCONEE 101 6,566.0 3 69.0 1 80.0
ORANGEBURG 25 1,579.0 77 2,983.0 1 45.0
PICKENS 33 1,191.0 8 489.0 0 0.0
RICHLAND 31 2,131.0 5 401.0 3 715.0
SALUDA 15 682.0 50 2,269.0 0 0.0
SPARTANBURG 40 2,290.0 15 692.0 1 98.0
SUMTER 13 784.0 14 897.0 0 0.0
UNION 16 1,255.0 15 1,151.0 0 0.0
WILLIAMSBURG 34 1,976.0 91 4,288.0 2 166.0
YORK 56 2,877.0 14 644.0 0 0.0
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State Totals 1,210 86,054.0 1,304 64,474.9 80 17,407.7
These services were available to landowners during the year:
Service # Tracts Units of
MeasureReceipts
Received FY 96-97Firebreak Plowing 713 1,698 miles $130,653 Prescribed Burning 171 11,277 acres $106,293 Prescribed Burning Standby 44 2,572 acres $6,480 Equipment Rental 43 792 acres $12,297 Water Bar Construction 20 499 bars $8,200 Timber Marking 27 5,650 cords
1,931,647 bd. ft.$27,461 Total Dollars 1,018 $291,384
| Types of Technical Assistance | Non-Grant Through Forestry Commission Technical Assistance | Grant Program Accomplishments by Grantees |
|---|---|---|
| Program Development/Expansion | 145 | NA |
| Program Management | 44 | NA |
| Urban Forest Cultural Practices | 760 | NA |
| Trees Inventoried Miles | 11 | 90 |
| Total Trees Inventoried | 410 | 11,764 |
| Trees Planted Seedlings/Whips/Saplings | 3,155 | 592 |
| Street/Park Size | 40 | 381 |
| Trees Maintained | 7 | 1,089 |
| Trees Protected Local Ordinances Passed/Revised | 0 | 1 |
| Demonstration Planting Projects | 7 | 10 |
Tree City USA
Sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, TREE CITY USA is administered in South Carolina by the Forestry Commission. The program seeks to stimulate and promote the management of urban trees by recognizing towns and cities which meet the following
The Forest Stewardship Program is a cooperative effort between the USDA Forest Service, Forestry Commission and natural resource agencies and organizations in South Carolina to encourage the long-term stewardship of non-industrial private forest lands. Landowners are provided technical assistance by having a multiple resource management plan developed for their property addressing their management objectives.
As of June 30, 1997, 1,894 requests covering over 518,853 acres have been received from landowners wanting to participate in this program. Natural resource professionals have completed 1,742 plans on 484,205 acres.
Once landowners have an approved Stewardship Management Plan, they may be eligible to participate in the Stewardship Incentive Program (SIP). This is a federal cost-share assistance program to provide financial incentives to private landowners to carry out some of the management practices outlined in their Stewardship Management Plan.
South Carolina has received a total of $1,840,511 for cost-share assistance under the Stewardship Incentive Program (SIP) through FY 1997. As of June 30, 1997, landowners have received $1,377,078 in SIP cost-share assistance payments by completing approved practices.
SIP Accomplishments From Inception To 6/30/97
| Practice | Active Requests | Acres Treated | Cost-Share Earned | Unfunded Need |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIP 2 Reforestation | 237 | 9,858 | $739,752 | $338,358 |
| SIP 3 Forest Improvement | 53 | 3,364 | $93,848 | $16,504 |
| SIP 4 Windbreak | 2 | 0 | $0 | $1,613 |
| SIP 5 Soil & Water | 44 | 1,958 | $40,963 | $13,548 |
| SIP 6 Riparian & Wetland | 4 | 21 | $14,079 | $10,000 |
| SIP 7 Fish Habitat | 2 | 6 | $2,408 | $1,500 |
| SIP 8 Wildlife Habitat | 259 | 7,122 | $470,894 | $80,816 |
| SIP 9 Recreation | 13 | 159 | $4,876 | $14,831 |
| Total | 614 | 22,488 | $1,377,078 | $477,170 |
Manchester State Forest, located south of Wedgefield in Sumter County, is currently comprised of approximately 23,745 acres, 4,413 acres of which was recently acquired through purchase or quit claim deed in 5 separate transactions. From 1939 to 1955, Manchester was leased by the State of South Carolina from the federal government and managed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The State received title to the property on June 28, 1955.
Receipts For Operating Budget:
| Timber Sales - 530,430 bd.ft., 1,681 cords | $327,098.58 |
| Pinestraw Sales | $ 33,674.30 |
| Wildlife (WMA) | $ 24,734.90 |
| Land Leases (includes crop payments) | $ 1,784.50 |
| Use Permit Sales | $ 8,443.10 |
| Total | $395,735.38 |
Note: $98,933.85 (25% of all forest receipts) paid to Sumter county.
Timber sales were concentrated on thinnings in overstocked stands and conversion of older slash pine stands to longleaf plantations.
Site preparation by drum chopping, chemical application, burning debris, V-blade and various combinations of the above was completed on 653 acres. These areas included stands that were previously understocked and therefore clearcut. Old agricultural fields were also planted making the total areas artificially regenerated 793 acres.
The following species and number of trees were planted:
| Improved Coastal Loblolly Pine | 35,000 |
| Containerized Longleaf Pine | 178,000 |
| Bareroot Longleaf Pine | 227,500 |
| Total Trees Planted | 440,500 |
A total of 453 acres were prescribed burned for site preparation, wildlife habitat enhancement, hardwood control and litter reduction. Weather and smoke management guidelines were a limiting factor in the completion of the proposed schedule of burning.
Forest ProtectionTwo wildfires occurred on Manchester this year burning a total of 3 acres. Firebreaks were maintained on those areas that were either high risk or high value.
Recreational use of the forest continues to escalate. Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, motorcycle/ATV riding and mountain biking continue to be favorite activities. Work has begun to GPS, remap and relocate, if necessary, all trails on Manchester. A restroom facility was installed at the day use parking lot with plans to complete the entire parking lot project by summer's end, 1997.
Use permits were implemented and became mandatory beginning in January, 1997 for all trail riding to include horseback riding, biking, motorcycle/ATV riding and use of the rifle and pistol range. Receipts from the sale of 517 permits exceeded $8,400.
The rifle and pistol range continues to be popular with a total of 1,211 free use permits issued between July 1, 1996 and January 1, 1997. After January 1, 1997 permits were sold for use of the range with a total of 668 visits. The range is staffed by one temporary employee and approximately 40 volunteers.
Five educational programs were conducted by the forest staff and area personnel with approximately 120 individuals involved. Of this 120 , 18 were visitors from mainland China. Two training sessions were also held at Manchester for SCFC personnel; one of which was bog training for area wardens, and the other was an S-211 water handling course which included SCFC employees from all regions of the state.
Eight special use permits were issued for organized events with approximately 2,400 participants.
Approximately 16,000 acres of the forest are included in the Wildlife Management Area Program through a cooperative agreement between the Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Technical assistance with game food plot establishment, monitoring deer herd dynamics, tracking various nongame and game species, pond management, and law enforcement on the forest is provided through interagency cooperation.
Planting and maintenance was conducted on 194 acres of wildlife areas. Corn, sunflowers, sorghum, browntop millet, quail mix, wheat, rye, clover, vetch and bicolor were utilized to diversify the food supply. Several of these species were donated by the Department of Natural Resources and planted by the Manchester and DNR personnel.
Cluster sites of the red cockaded woodpecker continue to be monitored along with scouting for new cavity and start trees in cooperation with biologists from the neighboring Poinsett Gunnery Range.
Sand Hills State Forest, located in Chesterfield and Darlington Counties, contains 46,000 acres. The forest was operated under a Lease from the federal government from 1939 until 1992 at which time title was transferred to the Forestry Commission.
| Timber sales, Pine straw, WMA payment, Land lease payments, miscellaneous | $1,246,369.28 |
Site Prep: 1,219 acres
Plantings: 936 acres on Forest, 150 acres on Refuge
Prescribed Burning: 6,000 acres
Two hundred acres were treated with sludge to improve growth and pine straw production.
Five hundred and twenty acres of pine release done using Arsenal: 320 acres by ground application and 200 acres by aerial application.
Ten wildfires burned 212 acres
Cooper Black Trails are near completion
Pine Barrens Horse Trail under construction
Pine Barrens Wagon Trail complete except for signs
Deer hunting season extended to 4 weeks
A fifty acre dove field was improved
217 wildlife food plots, 1/4 to 1/3 acre in size, were planted in Chufa, Bahia, Sorghum, Clay Peas, Browntop Millet, Sunflowers, White Proso Millet, QU mix, Egyptian Wheat, Spring Fame Mix, Corn, Soybeans, Wildlife Pea and Dove, Cowpeas, Cattail Millet,Winter Peas, Dove Proso, Banquet Mix. Bicolor plots were bushhogged and fertilized.
Forty new acres have been cleared for more food plots.
Scent survey, Fox Squirrel survey, Turkey survey and Quail surveys were conducted.
Established wood duck boxes were monitored, cleaned, and repaired.
Mountain Pond was treated with Aqua-kleen to control weeds.
Lee Pond water control structure replaced.
1,000 Sawtooth Oaks were planted, 500 of them were covered with tree shelters provided by DNR.
Sand Hills personnel conducted 5 programs in local secondary schools and universities.
Worked with Bowaters on a teacher recertification program for 30 teachers.
Two Boy Scout Eagle projects completed.
RCW research project continuing.
Sludge research project in conjunction with the Town of Cheraw continuing.
Longleaf regeneration research project with U.S. Forest Service is still ongoing.
RCW work is still ongoing. Currently have 59 clusters with 239 active cavity trees, and 90 artificial cavities.
STATE LANDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The state lands forest management program was created to provide professional forest management assistance to South Carolina state agencies that own timber lands. During fiscal year 1996-97, six agencies requested assistance from the state lands coordinator. The agencies and facilities were as follows:
| Department of Natural Resources: Webb Wildlife Center James Ross Wildlife Management Area Donnelley Wildlife Management Area Palachucola Wildlife Management Area Mason Wildlife Management Area Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve Santee Coastal Reserve |
Department of Transportation: Grover Borrow Pit Department of Juvenile Justice: Camp Sand Hills S.C. Youth Alternatives (Piedmont Nursery) |
|
Department of Corrections Perry Correctional Facility Evans Correctional Facility Leath Correctional Facility Allendale Correctional Facility Wateree Correctional Facility Turbeville Correctional Facility Kershaw Correctional Facility Lieber Correctional Facility |
S.C. Research Authority Clemson Research Park Carolina Research Park
|
Timber Revenue
Seven state-owned tracts were marked or cruised for timber sales. The total volume sold was 2.2 million board feet and 2,370 cords of pine sawtimber and pulpwood which generated $745,263.00 in revenue for state agencies.
69 acres of longleaf pine planted on Palachucola Wildlife Management Area. 150 acres of prescribed burn carried out on Heritage Trust, Gopher Tortoise Preserve.
NURSERIES AND TREE IMPROVEMENT
The South Carolina Forestry Commission operates Taylor Forest Tree Nursery (bareroot) at Trenton and Creech Containerized Greenhouse at Wedgefield for the production of seedlings for South Carolina landowners.
This year 17,577,440 seedlings were grown and 16,058,174 were shipped. South Carolina forest industries planted an additional 32,458,069 seedlings on company lands. A grand total of 99,438,594 seedlings were planted on 159,102 acres in the state during the year.
The Piedmont, Coastal and Sumter facilities continue to house White Pine, Virginia Pine, and a hardwood genetics program. Spartanburg, Sumter, Coastal and Taylor facilities are used as seedling distribution centers. Taylor is the only bareroot production facility.
Containerized Seedlings
Specialized needs exist for seedlings other than bareroot stock grown at the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s Taylor Nursery. To meet these needs, a triple bay greenhouse is maintained at Creech Seed Orchard in Wedgefield. Containerized seedlings, rooted cuttings and progeny test materials are grown at the greenhouse. The greenhouse and associated slathouses give the Commission the capacity to grow a million plus containerized seedlings annually. The greenhouse production was 1,335,440 for fiscal year 1996-1997.
Research
The South Carolina Forestry Commission continues cooperative research projects with Clemson University, Auburn University, and U.S. Forest Service. The Commission also maintains membership in the North Carolina State University Pine Tree Improvement Cooperative, the North Carolina State Hardwood Research Cooperative, and the Auburn University Southern Forest Nursery Management Cooperative.
Forest Tree Seed Collection Program
Each year the South Carolina Forestry Commission collects or purchases pine cones and other forest tree seed for seedling production. During the past year, Walnut, Baldcypress, Red Cedar, Yellow Poplar, and Longleaf Pine seed were either purchased or collected for future seedling production.
State Nurseries Seedling Production by Species 1996-97
Bareroot Seedlings
Improved Coastal Loblolly Pine 4,200,000 Improved Piedmont Loblolly Pine 6,450,000 Improved Texas Loblolly 30,000 Longleaf Pine 4,000,000 Improved Virginia Pine 100,000 Improved White Pine (2-0) 130,000 Baldcypress 70,000 Red Cedar 130,000 Yellow Poplar -0- Improved Sycamore 54,000 Black Walnut 35,000 Attaway Lespedeza 1,000,000 Sawtooth Oak 40,000 Miscellaneous 3,000 __________________________________________________ Total 16,242,000 White Pine (1-0) Not For Sale 200,000
Improved Piedmont Loblolly Pine -0-
Improved Coastal Loblolly Pine -0-
Improved Virginia Pine 12,000
Improved Longleaf Pine 1,266,440
Leyland Cypress 44,000
Carolina Sapphire 8,000
Clemson Greenspire 5,000
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Total 1,335,440
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Grand Total 17,577,440
Tree Seedling Distribution by Landowner Classification
|
Land Ownership |
Percent of Total |
Number of Trees Planted |
|
1. Private Ownership |
34 |
34,262,508 |
|
2. Christmas Tree Growers |
<1 |
118,505 |
|
3. Forest Industry (Pulp & Paper) |
33 |
32,458,069 |
|
4. Lumber |
6 |
6,273,650 |
|
5. Forest Industry (Other Corp.) |
21 |
21,747,087 |
|
6. Schools |
<1 |
107,614 |
|
7. State Forest |
<1 |
771,075 |
|
8. Other State Land |
<1 |
212,140 |
|
9. Other Government Land |
<1 |
49,180 |
|
10. Federal Land |
3 |
3,358,640 |
|
11. Associations/Clubs |
<1 |
80,126 |
|
Total |
100 |
99,438,594 |
| South Carolina Forestry Commission (Includes Greenhouse) | 16,058,174 |
| Champion International | 10,576,993 |
| International Paper Company | 31,979,450 |
| Westvaco | 17,816,414 |
| Weyerhaeuser | 16,632,000 |
| Tall Pines | 45,600 |
| Total | 93,108,631 |
| Georgia Forestry Commission | 45,000 |
| Federal Paper Board | -0- |
| Union Camp | 1,060,385 |
| International Forest Tree Seed Company | 5,224,003 |
| North Carolina Forest Service | -0- |
| Georgia Pacific | -0- |
| Total | 6,329,963 |
Total Seedlings and Acres Planted in South Carolina
1929-1997 by County
|
County |
Seedlings Planted
1996-97 |
Grand Total Planted |
Acres Planted
|
|
ABBEVILLE |
1,350,686 |
11,488,310 |
80,689 |
|
AIKEN |
4,834,925 |
236,745,649 |
296,322 |
|
ALLENDALE |
3,339,430 |
10,263,563 |
133,448 |
|
ANDERSON |
825,995 |
52,191,665 |
73,862 |
|
BAMBERG |
3,706,975 |
67,132,713 |
88,706 |
|
BARNWELL |
4,214,752 |
32,395,670 |
172,454 |
|
BEAUFORT |
188,044 |
27,812,227 |
37,272 |
|
BERKELEY |
3,290,810 |
131,455,823 |
167,391 |
|
CALHOUN |
1,006,374 |
49,200,754 |
64,981 |
|
CHARLESTON |
2,806,534 |
52,812,728 |
71,228 |
|
CHEROKEE |
762,300 |
34,160,362 |
41,739 |
|
CHESTER |
1,438,549 |
85,256,043 |
130,522 |
|
CHESTERFIELD |
2,565,856 |
146,667,956 |
176,206 |
|
CLARENDON |
2,682,629 |
71,364,839 |
90,220 |
|
COLLETON |
3,435,784 |
137,893,422 |
189,639 |
|
DARLINGTON |
1,178,567 |
38,296,219 |
48,264 |
|
DILLON |
1,435,689 |
33,530,708 |
40,776 |
|
DORCHESTER |
1,123,367 |
86,393,801 |
105,970 |
|
EDGEFIELD |
3,905,254 |
86,277,581 |
118,765 |
|
FAIRFIELD |
2,237,065 |
115,294,874 |
145,127 |
|
FLORENCE |
1,300,820 |
36,392,373 |
45,686 |
|
GEORGETOWN |
4,143,476 |
147,382,249 |
186,310 |
|
GREENVILLE |
923,857 |
30,822,268 |
36,521 |
|
GREENWOOD |
2,078,080 |
93,321,341 |
108,248 |
|
HAMPTON |
2,824,894 |
110,918,300 |
142,548 |
|
HORRY |
1,088,940 |
80,067,135 |
94,205 |
|
JASPER |
2,709,504 |
100,393,544 |
119 438 |
|
KERSHAW |
2,202,478 |
189,961,944 |
225,160 |
|
LANCASTER |
782,001 |
79,555,838 |
98,851 |
|
LAURENS |
1,817,966 |
102,551,517 |
191,526 |
|
LEE |
878,536 |
36,673,169 |
46,911 |
|
LEXINGTON |
2,963,280 |
69,493,829 |
88,402 |
|
MARION |
4,213,996 |
42,534,170 |
55,052 |
|
MARLBORO |
1,166,441 |
60,800,694 |
77,178 |
|
MCCORMICK |
787,417 |
53,427,690 |
71,884 |
|
NEWBERRY |
1,265,682 |
94,275,762 |
125,133 |
|
OCONEE |
727,245 |
38,624,952 |
42,799 |
|
ORANGEBURG |
3,910,032 |
145,914,801 |
217,040 |
|
PICKENS |
566,726 |
2,939,536 |
34,971 |
|
RICHLAND |
946,025 |
30,868,117 |
83,262 |
|
SALUDA |
3,684,066 |
59,911,040 |
85,426 |
|
SPARTANBURG |
628,520 |
63,311,486 |
75,830 |
|
SUMTER |
1,090,136 |
71,965,197 |
85,904 |
|
UNION |
1,290,177 |
783,550,492 |
100,996 |
|
WILLIAMSBURG |
4,425,540 |
113,731,612 |
156,326 |
|
YORK |
788,435 |
64,408,932 |
78,920 |
|
MULTIPLE COUNTIES |
3,904,739 |
122,369,353 |
201,416 |
|
TOTAL |
99,438,594 |
3,746,436,500 |
5,137,958 |
Seedling Distribution 1927-1997
|
YEAR |
TOTAL
|
TOTAL
|
YEAR |
TOTAL
|
TOTAL
|
|
1928-29 |
142,000 |
142,000 |
1961-62 |
71,892,420 |
83,844,470 |
|
1929-30 |
148,000 |
148,000 |
1962-63 |
56,191,241 |
64,201,541 |
|
1930-31 |
986,000 |
986,000 |
1963-64 |
51,445,597 |
62,423,597 |
|
1931-32 |
976,000 |
976,000 |
1964-65 |
49,009,893 |
60,683,493 |
|
1932-33 |
996,000 |
996,000 |
1965-66 |
42,310,685 |
56,529,185 |
|
1933-34 |
1,031,000 |
1,031,000 |
1966-67 |
48,575,190 |
69,597,590 |
|
1934-35 |
7,529,000 |
7,529,000 |
1967-68 |
39,970,136 |
58,812,136 |
|
1935-36 |
23,000,000 |
23,000,000 |
1968-69 |
29,529,285 |
51,453,285 |
|
1936-37 |
22,000,000 |
22,000,000 |
1969-70 |
31,415,430 |
49,202,630 |
|
1937-38 |
11,192,000 |
11,192,000 |
1970-71 |
31,939,880 |
54,540,880 |
|
1938-39 |
10,854,000 |
10,854,000 |
1971-72 |
23,677,925 |
41,357,225 |
|
1939-40 |
12,244,000 |
12,244,000 |
1972-73 |
30,977,800 |
45,239,100 |
|
1940-41 |
21,165,423 |
21,165,423 |
1973-74 |
28,443,000 |
42,305,500 |
|
1941-42 |
10,275,037 |
10,275,037 |
1974-75 |
40,081,500 |
55,996,500 |
|
1942-43 |
4,742,010 |
4,7420,10 |
1975-76 |
40,664,387 |
59,063,387 |
|
1943-44 |
5,662,608 |
5,662,608 |
1976-77 |
39,795,375 |
59,238,275 |
|
1944-45 |
1,962,600 |
1,962,600 |
1977-78 |
45,734,500 |
64,380,200 |
|
1945-46 |
6,402,255 |
6,402,255 |
1978-79 |
43,009,533 |
65,936,933 |
|
1946-47 |
1,962,600 |
1,962,600 |
1979-80 |
46,374,919 |
76,206,619 |
|
1947-48 |
11,356,990 |
11,356,990 |
1980-81 |
53,512,622 |
86,419,513 |
|
1948-49 |
30,388,775 |
30,338,775 |
1981-82 |
55,727,828 |
87,793,028 |
|
1949-50 |
29,501,955 |
29,501,955 |
1982-83 |
47,798,858 |
86,265,299 |
|
1950-51 |
20,615,315 |
20,615,315 |
1983-84 |
50,169,612 |
100,394,312 |
|
1951-52 |
16,619,000 |
19,619,000 |
1984-85 |
51,635,770 |
107,717,581 |
|
1952-53 |
22,035,850 |
32,246,298 |
1985-86 |
65,464,810 |
124,381,360 |
|
1953-54 |
36,210,100 |
42,852,314 |
1986-87 |
73,554,964 |
157,522,970 |
|
1954-55 |
35,373,025 |
45,182,255 |
1987-88 |
78,787,967 |
164,094,827 |
|
1955-56 |
34,413,550 |
42,931,755 |
1988-89 |
55,051,595 |
153,450,416 |
|
1956-57 |
55,753,600 |
69,658,736 |
1989-90 |
38,355,557 |
128,475,489 |
|
1957-58 |
60,846,200 |
93,369,084 |
1990-91 |
29,297,000 |
102,384,439 |
|
1958-59 |
123,985,000 |
166,351,000 |
1991-92 |
31,983,779 |
94,710,582 |
|
1959-60 |
147,146,365 |
187,516,418 |
1992-93 |
22,665,397 |
84,287,351 |
|
1960-61 |
145,609,075 |
158,330,575 |
1993-94 |
23,286,422 |
119,310,888 |
|
1994-95 |
16,153,974 |
90,333,823 |
|||
|
1995-96 |
16,841,263 |
99,549,491 |
|||
|
1996-97 |
16,058,174 |
99,438,594 |
TOTAL STATE NURSERIES: 2,430,459,621
TOTAL ALL SOURCES: 4,100,683,512
SEED ORCHARDS
Since 1963, the SC Forestry Commission has been a participating member in the NC State University Industry Cooperative Tree Improvement Program. Understanding that trees could be genetically improved, substantial gains have been and will continue to result in firm commitments to tree improvement programs. As tree improvement programs continue, new and greater challenges in accomplishing breeding and operational goals will become evident. All Loblolly Pine seedlings for the 1996-1997 planting season were from second generation genetically improved sources.
Creech Seed Orchard Acres
Genetic Diversity Archives 25
Coastal Loblolly (Disease Resistant) 5
Piedmont Loblolly (Disease Resistant) 5
Longleaf (1st Generation) 12
Virginia Pine (1st Generation) 3
Sawtooth Oak 2
TOTAL 52
Niederhof Seed Orchard
Coastal Loblolly (2nd Generation) 204
Piedmont Loblolly (2nd Generation) 118
Longleaf Pine (1st Generation) 30
Third Generation Breeding Orchard 2
TOTAL 354
Coastal Seed Orchard
Sycamore 4
Sweetgum 6
Willow Oak (Seed Production) 1.3
Swamp Chestnut Oak 1.2
Green Ash 3.3
Red Maple 1.3
Southern Red Oak 2.2
White Oak 1.9
TOTAL 21.2
Piedmont Seed Orchard
White Pine (1.5 Generation) 12
Northern Red Oak 2
Virginia Pine (1st Generation) 3
TOTAL 17
GRAND TOTAL ORCHARD ACRES 444.2
Forest Tree Seedling Sales, Distribution by Species by County
|
County |
Improved Coastal Loblolly Pine |
Improved Piedmont Loblolly Pine |
Improved Texas Loblolly Pine |
Longleaf Pine |
Sawtooth Oak |
Yellow Poplar |
Bald Cypress |
Black Walnut |
Sycamore |
Improved White Pine |
Improved Virginia Pine |
Easter Redcedar |
Sapphire |
Greenspire |
Leyland Cypress |
Misc. Species |
TOTAL |
|
Abbeville |
680,403 |
663,416 |
0 |
1,000 |
1,600 |
0 |
100 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
3,135 |
100 |
90 |
0 |
342 |
0 |
1,350,686 |
|
Aiken |
3,492,619 |
705,916 |
4,000 |
576,035 |
2,300 |
0 |
2,400 |
2,600 |
100 |
4,100 |
7,815 |
1,600 |
72 |
54 |
414 |
34,900 |
4,834,925 |
|
Allendale |
3,080,961 |
0 |
0 |
254,025 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
72 |
4,300 |
3,339,430 |
|
Anderson |
36,774 |
782,019 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
0 |
100 |
300 |
200 |
1,000 |
950 |
700 |
396 |
54 |
2,502 |
0 |
825,995 |
|
Bamberg |
3,050,161 |
583,416 |
0 |
64,500 |
300 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
1,100 |
0 |
0 |
208 |
6,700 |
3,706,975 |
|
Barnwell |
3,283,161 |
561,416 |
0 |
350,630 |
600 |
0 |
200 |
1,500 |
0 |
1,000 |
5,100 |
200 |
0 |
0 |
270 |
10,675 |
4,214,752 |
|
Beaufort |
120,000 |
0 |
1,000 |
61,575 |
100 |
0 |
200 |
2,500 |
100 |
100 |
645 |
600 |
108 |
90 |
1,026 |
0 |
188,044 |
|
Berkeley |
3,032,594 |
0 |
0 |
105,830 |
1,600 |
0 |
700 |
100 |
0 |
200 |
135 |
300 |
90 |
90 |
288 |
148,883 |
3,290,810 |
|
Calhoun |
436,794 |
533,916 |
0 |
29,350 |
100 |
0 |
600 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
1,500 |
3,600 |
54 |
54 |
306 |
0 |
1,006,374 |
|
Charleston |
2,098,990 |
578,416 |
0 |
30,918 |
200 |
66,666 |
1,500 |
1,300 |
200 |
1,500 |
4,100 |
2,300 |
540 |
310 |
1,914 |
17680 |
2,806,534 |
|
Cherokee |
0 |
756,416 |
0 |
90 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,100 |
0 |
252 |
342 |
0 |
762,300 |
|
Chester |
241,074 |
1,192,041 |
0 |
0 |
1,100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,334 |
0 |
1,438,549 |
|
Chesterfield |
3,000 |
2,282,656 |
0 |
269,865 |
1,000 |
0 |
100 |
500 |
200 |
3,100 |
3,685 |
1,300 |
54 |
0 |
396 |
0 |
2,565,856 |
|
Clarendon |
2,642,000 |
0 |
0 |
5,260 |
1,000 |
11,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
14,000 |
1,200 |
2,675 |
900 |
216 |
90 |
288 |
0 |
2,682,629 |
|
Colleton |
3,248,477 |
0 |
0 |
92,055 |
600 |
0 |
600 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
252 |
91,800 |
3,435,784 |
|
Darlington |
9,000 |
1,133,656 |
0 |
26,445 |
100 |
0 |
600 |
1,100 |
0 |
3,100 |
600 |
2,600 |
0 |
0 |
1,366 |
0 |
1,178,567 |
|
Dillon |
315,500 |
1,107,256 |
0 |
7,005 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
1,600 |
90 |
2,500 |
360 |
18 |
360 |
0 |
1,435,689 |
|
Dorchester |
1,029,268 |
0 |
0 |
29,045 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
1,000 |
0 |
100 |
5,500 |
200 |
738 |
540 |
1,116 |
55,760 |
1,123,367 |
|
Edgefield |
3,171,719 |
709,916 |
0 |
500 |
2,300 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
2,100 |
600 |
3,645 |
13,600 |
216 |
180 |
378 |
0 |
3,905,254 |
|
Fairfield |
614,262 |
1,621,416 |
0 |
45 |
800 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
100 |
0 |
0 |
342 |
0 |
2,237,065 |
|
Florence |
128,000 |
1,132,156 |
0 |
34,370 |
400 |
0 |
2,400 |
100 |
0 |
500 |
100 |
2,200 |
0 |
0 |
594 |
0 |
1,300,820 |
|
Georgetown |
3,961,445 |
0 |
0 |
2,115 |
0 |
70,000 |
100 |
600 |
66,666 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
288 |
42,226 |
4,143,476 |
|
Greenville |
122,500 |
756,113 |
0 |
26,650 |
100 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
100 |
12,700 |
2,290 |
1,800 |
54 |
18 |
1,432 |
0 |
923,857 |
|
Greenwood |
0 |
2,074,618 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
600 |
1,500 |
600 |
0 |
0 |
162 |
0 |
2,078,080 |
|
Hampton |
2,756,066 |
0 |
0 |
66,210 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
1,100 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
0 |
2,824,894 |
|
Horry |
1,045,000 |
0 |
0 |
28,770 |
300 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
500 |
4,500 |
6,590 |
2,100 |
90 |
126 |
864 |
0 |
1,088,940 |
|
Jasper |
2,617,316 |
0 |
0 |
46,125 |
600 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
1,600 |
3,045 |
1,200 |
90 |
0 |
828 |
38,600 |
2,709,504 |
|
Kershaw |
127,500 |
1,687,916 |
0 |
374,970 |
700 |
0 |
0 |
600 |
200 |
1,300 |
6,640 |
1,400 |
18 |
108 |
1,026 |
100 |
2,202,478 |
|
Lancaster |
9,000 |
760,016 |
0 |
5,985 |
2,500 |
0 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
782,001 |
|
Laurens |
0 |
1,810,636 |
0 |
45 |
1,200 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,400 |
1,555 |
600 |
126 |
18 |
1,386 |
0 |
1,817,966 |
|
Lee |
90,000 |
733,916 |
0 |
51,000 |
300 |
0 |
100 |
1,000 |
0 |
100 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,620 |
0 |
878,536 |
|
Lexington |
2,063,875 |
618,379 |
23,000 |
220,648 |
1,500 |
0 |
1,000 |
500 |
1,600 |
6,300 |
13,770 |
9,000 |
576 |
342 |
2,790 |
0 |
2,963,280 |
|
Marion |
2,722,000 |
1,157,656 |
0 |
306,500 |
200 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
2,100 |
2,900 |
0 |
180 |
180 |
180 |
22,000 |
4,213,996 |
|
Marlboro |
0 |
1,132,661 |
0 |
30,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,000 |
2,600 |
72 |
0 |
108 |
0 |
1,166,441 |
|
McCormick |
0 |
785,917 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
787,417 |
|
Newberry |
0 |
1,258,671 |
0 |
3,045 |
700 |
0 |
100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
72 |
18 |
576 |
2,000 |
1,265,682 |
|
Oconee |
0 |
696,416 |
2,000 |
7,375 |
1,700 |
0 |
0 |
700 |
0 |
6,700 |
10,000 |
1,500 |
140 |
54 |
660 |
0 |
727,245 |
|
Orangeburg |
3,108,044 |
559,916 |
0 |
160,030 |
3,600 |
0 |
14,100 |
100 |
3,280 |
2,200 |
3,890 |
6,600 |
108 |
18 |
1,350 |
46,796 |
3,910,032 |
|
Pickens |
0 |
539,916 |
0 |
500 |
1,400 |
0 |
600 |
0 |
600 |
17,900 |
1,140 |
2,600 |
54 |
54 |
1,962 |
0 |
566,726 |
|
Richland |
0 |
794,416 |
0 |
64,010 |
3,600 |
100 |
4,900 |
400 |
50,100 |
2,100 |
7,585 |
16,100 |
252 |
144 |
2,318 |
0 |
946,025 |
|
Saluda |
2,023,875 |
1,597,075 |
0 |
57,090 |
0 |
0 |
200 |
100 |
100 |
1,400 |
2,590 |
700 |
144 |
0 |
792 |
0 |
3,684,066 |
|
Spartanburg |
0 |
597,749 |
0 |
90 |
3,000 |
0 |
1,200 |
1,200 |
700 |
10,200 |
5,135 |
6,500 |
180 |
198 |
2,368 |
0 |
628,520 |
|
Sumter |
402,000 |
405,416 |
0 |
264,280 |
600 |
0 |
600 |
100 |
0 |
4,200 |
9,500 |
2,000 |
126 |
18 |
1,296 |
0 |
1,090,136 |
|
Union |
0 |
1,288,441 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
700 |
0 |
500 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
0 |
1,290,177 |
|
Williamsburg |
4,077,526 |
0 |
0 |
175,735 |
300 |
6,000 |
200 |
0 |
14,000 |
0 |
545 |
1,000 |
18 |
18 |
198 |
150,000 |
4,425,540 |
|
York |
0 |
772,016 |
0 |
1,000 |
1,100 |
0 |
600 |
0 |
0 |
6,600 |
3,305 |
700 |
180 |
0 |
2,934 |
0 |
788,435 |
|
Multiple Co |
845,000 |
2,997,416 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20000 |
3,862,416 |
|
Out-of-State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10,675 |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
41,175 |
|
Unknown |
0 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
500 |
360 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
198 |
0 |
1,148 |
|
TOTAL |
56,685,904 |
37,369,304 |
30,000 |
3,841,481 |
42,600 |
153,766 |
37,900 |
19,700 |
154,946 |
106,700 |
130,205 |
125,600 |
5,432 |
3,136 |
39,500 |
692,420 |
99,438,594 |
Area protected: 12,807,924 acres.
Based on 1993 Forest Survey data for non-federal forestland, plus 10% to cover adjacent non-forest land. Also included is 101,320 acres of federal land protected under special contract. Mutual aid is provided on 802,147 acres of additional federal land.
The Forestry Commission has cooperative arrangements with 10 fire and emergency management entities. Activities for each cooperative during FY 1996-97 are as follows:
Southeastern States Forest Fire Compact Commission: SCFC dispatched 48 personnel equipped with tractors and chain saws to provide debris removal assistance to North Carolina immediately following Hurricane Fran.
SC Division of Emergency Preparedness: SCFC provided field support and EOC staffing as Hurricane Bertha and Hurricane Fran approached the SC coast. Staff foresters participated in several EPD emergency response training sessions during the year.
Wildland Fire Protection Partnership: SCFC produced and staffed the WFPP exhibit at the annual SC State Firemen's Association Annual Convention. SCFC personnel wrote and assisted in production and placement of three television spot announcements sponsored by the Partnership.
Rural Cooperative Fire Protection Program: Federal funds for this program have decreased significantly. During the year, 24 fire departments were approved for matching-fund grants totaling $13,000.
Federal Excess Property Program: 183 pieces of federal excess equipment were loaned to fire departments during the year. At present, 612 pieces of equipment are assigned to 293 departments statewide.
National Weather Service: NWS provides daily fire weather forecasts and atmospheric dispersion information. During the year, SCFC and NWS worked to improve content and timing of daily forecasts. In addition, NWS provided special spot weather forecasts during the Carver's Bay Fire (March, 1997).
USDA Forest Service: Under the terms of a 1996 contract, SCFC provides aerial wildfire detection on 611,407 acres of National Forest land and 198,000 of Savannah River Site land in SC.
DOD Corps of Engineers: Under a new agreement this year, SCFC began providing all fire suppression services on 55,320 acres of Corps of Engineers land. Under the terms of the agreement, actual fire suppression costs are reimbursed to the SCFC.
USDI Fish and Wildlife Service: Under the terms of a 1992 land acquisition agreement, SCFC provides initial attack fire suppression on the 46,000 acre Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge. The agreement terminates in 2042.
USDI Park Service: Agreement maintained; no reportable activity.
Weather Stations. The Forestry Commission, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, and USDI Fish and Wildlife Service have a network of 13 Automated Weather Stations across the state. Data from these stations are used in daily calculation of the Fire Danger Rating; special data from these stations are also provided to the National Weather Service. Weather readings from these stations are available 24 hours a day for wildfire and prescribed fire management purposes.
| Month | Precipitation | Normal Precipitation | Departure from Normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 96 | 5.10 | 5.60 | -0.50 |
| Aug | 5.25 | 5.57 | -0.32 |
| Sept | 2.37 | 4.31 | -1.94 |
| Oct | 2.75 | 3.15 | -0.40 |
| Nov | 2.52 | 2.88 | -0.36 |
| Dec | 2.88 | 3.60 | -0.72 |
| Jan 97 | 3.91 | 3.97 | -0.06 |
| Feb | 4.60 | 3.90 | +0.70 |
| Mar | 1.89 | 4.96 | -3.07 |
| Apr | 4.93 | 3.37 | +1.56 |
| May | 1.94 | 4.09 | -2.15 |
| June | 9.02 | 5.22 | +3.80 |
| TOTAL | 47.16 | 50.62 | -3.46 |
Precipitation Last 5 Years*
| Fiscal Year | Precip. Inches | Departure from Normal |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | 54.93 | +4.60 |
| 1993-94 | 42.76 | -7.57 |
| 1994-95 | 57.29 | +4.69 |
| 1995-96 | 47.72 | +4.62 |
| 1996-97 | 50.62 | -3.46 |
| 5-Yr. Av. | 50.66 | +2.88 |
Readiness Plan
The daily readiness level of Forestry Commission firefighters is based on fire danger data, available number of firefighters, and status of firefighting equipment. Average statewide readiness levels for FY 97 are as follows:
Readiness 1 (No wildfire danger) 20 days Readiness 2 (Low wildfire danger) 282 days Readiness 3 (Moderate wildfire danger) 48 days Readiness 4 (High wildfire danger) 14 days Readiness 5 (Extreme wildfire danger) 1 day
Burning Ban and Red Flag Fire Alert
A State Forester's burning ban was declared in coastal counties for July 11-12, 1996, due to high winds in advance of Hurricane Bertha. A Red Flag Alert was declared in the upper coastal plain March 11-14, 1997; a statewide Red Flag Alert was issued for March 31-April 4, 1997.
Dispatch
Forestry Commission dispatch is by closest available resource, regardless of political or administrative boundaries. Dispatching was handled by Region Dispatch Centers located in Walterboro, Florence, and Newberry.
Eight Forestry Commission pilots equipped with Federal Excess planes provided both fire detection and incident reconnaissance. Private aerial contractors trained in wildfire detection supplemented the agency's resources when needed. A combined total of 5,270 hours of aerial detection/suppression time was logged during the fiscal year.
Prescribed Fire
Four Certified Prescribed Fire Manager Schools were conducted during the year. A total of 526 individuals have been certified as prescribed fire managers since the program's inception in 1994.
Prescribed Burning for Forestry, Wildlife, and Agriculture
|
Region |
Forestry Understory No. |
Forestry Site Prep
No. Acres |
Wildlife No. Acres |
Agriculture
No. Acres |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Coastal |
2206 |
152,573 |
3214 |
20,059 |
681 |
55,772 |
6069 |
88,742 |
|
Pee Dee |
810 |
55,763 |
211 |
10,661 |
183 |
21,595 |
4812 |
109,404 |
|
Piedmont |
169 |
26,242 |
251 |
13,438 |
38 |
2,875 |
493 |
7,550 |
|
Totals |
3185 |
234,578 |
3676 |
44,158 |
902 |
80,242 |
11,374 |
205,696 |
Training
The Fire Management Staff conducted the following training during the year: Basic Firefighting School, Basic Firefighting School for Cooperators, Basic Prescribed Fire School, Basic Fire Information Officer Training, Basic Firefighter Training (S-130), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290), and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (S-390). The Fire Staff also designed and administered the agency's first Comprehensive Fire Examination.
Personnel from Federal agencies, local government, and other state agencies attended courses presented by the Fire Management Staff.
Law Enforcement
The Forestry Commission has 68 commissioned law enforcement officers, all certified by the Criminal Justice Academy. During the year, the .40 Glock pistol replaced the .357 revolver as the standard service weapon for Forestry Commission officers.
Law Enforcement Summary, Fiscal Year 97
|
County or State Forest |
Careless Negligent |
Intentional |
Willfull and Malicious |
Notifications Precautions |
Timber Theft |
State Forest |
Other |
Burn
|
Investigations |
Total |
Fines (dollars) |
||||||||||
| P | C | P | C | P | C | P | C | P | C | P | C | P | C |
Fire | Smoke Mgt. | Timber Theft |
Violations | Prosecutions | |||
|
Abbeville |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
4 |
1 |
10 |
3 |
238 |
|||||||||||
|
Aiken |
2 |
2 |
0 |
13 |
3 |
80 |
2 |
94 |
|||||||||||||
|
Allendale |
2 |
2 |
0 |
23 |
15 |
2 |
125 |
||||||||||||||
|
Anderson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
|
||||||||||||||
|
Bamberg |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
25 |
4 |
40 |
2 |
250 |
|||||||||||
|
Barnwell |
6 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
18 |
2 |
27 |
8 |
560 |
|||||||||||
|
Beaufort |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
13 |
45 |
98 |
7 |
285 |
||||||||||||
|
Berkeley |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
14 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
38 |
2 |
240 |
21 |
3924 |
|||||||
|
Calhoun |
10 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
18 |
2 |
26 |
14 |
985 |
|||||||||
|
Charleston |
1 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
37 |
32 |
6 |
263 |
||||||||||||
|
Cherokee |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
50 |
|||||||||||
|
Chester |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||||
|
Chesterfield |
12 |
12 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
29 |
14 |
56 |
14 |
1529 |
|||||||||||
|
Clarendon |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
84 |
2 |
200 |
||||||||||||
|
Colleton |
16 |
16 |
3 |
46 |
3 |
140 |
16 |
705 |
|||||||||||||
|
Darlington |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
33 |
1 |
0 |
|||||||||||||
|
Dillon |
3 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
16 |
1 |
35 |
9 |
550 |
|||||||||||
|
Dorchester |
5 |
5 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
63 |
1 |
93 |
15 |
764 |
|||||||||||
|
Edgefield |
0 |
0 |
7 |
4 |
12 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|||||||||||||
|
Fairfield |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
9 |
2 |
9 |
3 |
100 |
|||||||||||
|
Florence |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
28 |
9 |
1 |
29 |
4 |
56 |
|||||||||
|
Georgetown |
3 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
10 |
34 |
1 |
59 |
8 |
537 |
|||||||||||
|
Greenville |
0 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
20 |
2 |
2 |
25 |
10 |
0 |
||||||||||
|
Greenwood |
0 |
0 |
15 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||
|
Hampton |
2 |
2 |
8 |
30 |
51 |
2 |
94 |
||||||||||||||
|
Horry |
3 |
3 |
9 |
9 |
12 |
11 |
6 |
44 |
12 |
695 |
|||||||||||
|
Jasper |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
32 |
1 |
124 |
6 |
450 |
|||||||||||
|
Kershaw |
7 |
7 |
2 |
2 |
26 |
14 |
42 |
9 |
423 |
||||||||||||
|
Lancaster |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||||
|
Laurens |
1 |
1 |
10 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
|||||||||||||
|
Lee |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||||
|
Lexington |
48 |
28 |
4 |
3 |
44 |
44 |
20 |
6 |
46 |
39 |
2088 |
||||||||||
|
Marion |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||||
|
Marlboro |
3 |
3 |
17 |
18 |
6 |
44 |
3 |
150 |
|||||||||||||
|
McCormick |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||
|
Newberry |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
16 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
|||||||||||||
|
Oconee |
3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
423 |
|||||||||||||
|
Orangeburg |
11 |
11 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
78 |
6 |
24 |
177 |
17 |
1296 |
||||||||
|
Pickens |
19 |
17 |
9 |
29 |
7 |
28 |
22 |
1222 |
|||||||||||||
|
Richland |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
5 |
300 |
||||||||
|
Saluda |
0 |
0 |
16 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|||||||||||||
|
Spartanburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|||||||||||||
|
Sumter |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
66 |
5 |
370 |
|||||||||||
|
Union |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
||||||||||||||
|
Williamsburg |
8 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
8 |
0 |
115 |
2 |
223 |
18 |
977 |
|||||||||
|
York |
5 |
3 |
11 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
329 |
|||||||||||||
|
Manchester S.F. |
0 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
472 |
||||||||||||||
|
Sand Hills S.F. |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
6 |
1283 |
|
Total |
194 |
167 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
4 |
88 |
88 |
11 |
6 |
13 |
12 |
3 |
3 |
337 |
929 |
125
|
56 |
2134 |
307 |
$21,817 |
Acres Protected and Total Burning Notifications
County Acres
ProtectedNotifications
Abbeville 202,645 753
Aiken 455,540 1635
Allendale 178,794 606
Anderson 214,724 2218
Bamberg 182,062 644
Barnwell 147,093 838
Beaufort 136,739 997
Berkeley 390,299 1971
Calhoun 168,997 618
Charleston 244,835 1209
Cherokee 165,386 586
Chester 307,154 680
Chesterfield 350,594 1107
Clarendon 241,314 566
Colleton 502,776 1998
Darlington 206,641 647
Dillon 158,914 629
Dorchester 283,205 1258
Edgefield 238,766 858
Fairfield 409,985 491
Florence 322,779 1506
Georgetown 417,150 1146
Greenville 271,893 3249
Greenwood 212,203 972
Hampton 279,511 1322
Horry 492,064 2618
Jasper 329,574 1198
Kershaw 413,527 979
Lancaster 289,284 554
Laurens 325,714 1100
Lee 149,375 880
Lexington 280,985 2547
Marion 239,275 787
Marlboro 203,172 546
McCormick 140,099 294
Newberry 254,485 687
Oconee 226,058 1713
Orangeburg 438,154 2173
Pickens 233,056 1698
Richland 280,398 Saluda 203,906 455
Spartanburg 289,043 2470
Sumter 258,685 1191
Union 229,078 175
Williamsburg 450,241 1346
York 290,432 2178
Federal Land 101,320 -----
Total Burning Notifications Received at Dispatch Centers -------------------------------- 56,082
Total Yard Debris Burning Notifications From Statewide Automated Attendant----277,639
Grand Total All Notifications Received------------------------------------------------------333,721
Fires By Cause
|
Cause |
Number |
Acres Burned |
Average Acres
|
Percent of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1996-97 |
5 year average |
||||
|
Lightning |
34 |
239.0 |
7.0 |
1.06 |
2.10 |
|
Campfire |
8 |
30.2 |
3.8 |
.25 |
0.49 |
|
Smoking |
80 |
193.4 |
2.4 |
2.50 |
3.09 |
|
Debris Burning |
1135 |
8960.3 |
7.9 |
35.42 |
34.45 |
|
Incendiary |
1323 |
10500.1 |
7.9 |
41.29 |
42.35 |
|
Equipment |
208 |
557.4 |
2.7 |
6.49 |
5.40 |
|
Railroad |
38 |
175.5 |
4.6 |
1.19 |
1.04 |
|
Children |
183 |
324.4 |
1.8 |
5.71 |
5.07 |
|
Miscellaneous |
195 |
750.4 |
3.8 |
6.09 |
6.01 |
|
TOTALS |
3204 |
21730.7 |
6.8 |
100.00 |
100.00 |
Five Year Summary All Fires
|
Fiscal Yr. |
Acres
|
Forest Land |
Non-Forest Land |
All Lands |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number Fires | Burned
Acres |
Number Fires | Acres Burned |
Number Fires | Acres Burned | Av. Acres per Fire | Acres Protected
% Burned | ||
|
92-93 |
12,558,258 |
3,179 |
21,447.0 |
673 |
2,931.0 |
3,852 |
24,379.0 |
6.3 |
0.19 |
|
93-94 |
12,706,604 |
5,671 |
35,373.2 |
797 |
4,700.8 |
6,468 |
40,074.0 |
6.2 |
0.32 |
|
94-95 |
12,706,604 |
2,824 |
14,354.3 |
553 |
2,170.2 |
3,377 |
16,524.5 |
4.9 |
0.13 |
|
95-96 |
12,706,604 |
3,618 |
23,417.3 |
723 |
3,694.8 |
4,341 |
27,112.1 |
6.2 |
0.21 |
|
96-97 |
12,807,924 |
2,727 |
19,847.1 |
477 |
1,883.6 |
3,204 |
21,730.7 |
6.8 |
0.17 |
|
Five Year Average |
3,604 |
22,887.8 |
645 |
3,076.1 |
4,249 |
25,964.1 |
6.1 |
0.20 |
|
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL
NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
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ABBEVILLE 5 7.5 1 .1 3 5.2 2 .3 10 13.0 3 6.0 24 32.1
AIKEN 7 4.2 1 1.0 6 18.5 4 9.0 4 8.2 9 29.0 11 35.7 10 27.4 27 129.9 18 217.8 18 69.3 1 .1 116 550.1
ALLENDALE 1 .2 4 .8 4 4.6 3 4.5 4 2.1 9 17.1 3 3.9 28 33.2
ANDERSON 5 11.0 1 1.0 3 3.5 1 12.0 1 .6 2 4.5 6 27.0 5 38.5 2 39.0 26 137.1
BAMBERG 2 .2 5 14.1 8 16.5 5 6.8 2 4.1 5 16.6 10 51.7 13 11.5 4 13.5 3 59.7 57 194.7
BARNWELL 5 31.0 2 1.8 3 6.3 3 14.0 1 .1 4 6.5 4 18.8 1 2.1 6 7.2 1 2.0 30 89.8
BEAUFORT 5 32.0 1 10.0 1 .1 6 24.0 22 127.5 12 90.0 40 293.8 18 33.2 2 25.0 107 635.6
BERKELEY 7 18.7 4 2.1 3 6.0 7 61.0 11 36.2 28 150.4 16 81.6 67 1146.0 46 446.7 22 94.8 211 2043.5
CALHOUN 8 4.1 2 6.1 2 17.0 2 7.5 2 5.5 7 18.9 6 11.5 6 33.0 2 5.0 2 6.0 39 114.6
CHARLESTON, L. 4 1.7 8 35.7 6 8.7 10 61.5 11 49.7 2 1.1 41 158.4
CHARLESTON, U. 3 51.0 1 2.0 1 15.0 6 7.1 6 22.5 14 148.6 11 175.7 42 421.9
CHEROKEE 8 13.3 2 2.0 1 10.0 4 8.6 2 7.0 3 4.3 5 24.5 2 2.0 27 71.7
CHESTER 9 45.5 3 4.2 4 9.0 4 5.1 20 63.8
CHESTERFIELD 4 53.2 2 3.0 4 52.0 3 43.0 13 23.1 10 63.9 21 907.0 19 39.3 17 53.5 3 8.5 96 1246.5
CLARENDON 2 1.1 3 4.5 3 7.0 11 80.5 5 24.8 17 84.8 9 37.4 30 115.9 20 57.6 6 19.1 1 1.0 107 433.7
COLLETON 12 33.1 2 .6 2 .2 6 11.4 5 6.3 17 36.9 26 113.2 9 12.4 47 339.9 21 110.1 15 43.3 3 .4 165 707.8
DARLINGTON 2 13.0 1 .2 2 2.2 2 5.0 2 7.0 2 5.0 2 17.0 1 2.0 12 34.0 14 45.4 11 9.7 3 18.5 54 159.0
DILLON 4 17.4 2 6.1 2 .6 1 2.0 5 29.2 8 39.0 12 42.2 6 67.6 2 3.0 42 207.1
DORCHESTER 13 191.9 2 .3 3 8.0 3 3.8 10 26.2 17 64.7 10 24.6 36 444.6 24 128.9 2 8.5 1 2.0 121 903.5
EDGEFIELD 1 5.0 1 4.0 2 .3 2 1.2 1 .3 1 .2 5 21.2 13 32.2
FAIRFIELD 12 7.4 2 .3 2 .3 4 16.2 1 .1 5 .6 4 3.4 12 7.6 6 6.3 7 11.9 55 54.1
FLORENCE 5 41.2 1 2.0 2 10.5 8 24.4 5 5.6 4 14.8 28 182.8 18 70.1 12 108.3 2 .5 85 460.2
GEORGETOWN 1 .1 1 1.5 2 7.0 3 4.2 5 7.0 3 5.1 5 18.0 30 3406.7 19 130.3 4 13.0 1 .1 74 3593.0
GREENVILLE 3 4.0 1 1.0 3 2.1 2 1.4 1 1.5 2 5.1 4 9.0 9 30.5 9 17.0 4 20.1 1 2.0 39 93.7
GREENWOOD 5 2.8 1 .5 1 .5 5 50.0 3 1.4 1 .2 2 1.5 11 23.0 2 8.0 4 4.5 35 92.4
HAMPTON 6 2.7 2 .2 2 5.1 5 2.4 9 8.1 8 32.1 8 17.0 22 91.0 21 46.8 4 6.6 1 2.0 88 214.0
HORRY 3 6.2 3 5.7 3 20.0 5 9.0 11 39.1 4 6.4 30 211.6 18 60.0 10 42.9 2 3.3 89 404.2
JASPER 5 69.4 3 4.2 5 56.3 1 8.0 5 14.0 16 73.4 15 25.1 59 443.3 21 108.3 3 16.4 1 1.0 134 819.4
KERSHAW 8 6.5 4 5.2 1 1.0 2 2.0 7 16.0 5 41.5 16 56.5 10 500.5 8 39.5 6 16.6 67 685.3
LANCASTER 8 17.9 1 1.0 3 17.0 2 11.0 4 14.0 18 60.9
LAURENS 2 2.0 1 .5 4 4.0 1 2.0 4 3.7 3 4.0 4 8.0 1 1.0 20 25.2
LEE 5 100.0 1 .1 1 1.5 7 28.7 1 35.0 5 55.5 1 30.0 23 249.4 15 71.2 8 8.0 4 65.0 71 644.4
LEXINGTON 26 19.8 2 1.8 4 .5 11 7.2 5 5.2 17 40.2 11 23.8 11 23.5 20 59.1 33 36.0 38 62.3 4 .7 182 280.1
MARION 1 .1 1 .2 1 .1 2 3.5 8 51.2 2 2.7 2 1.2 17 59.0
MARLBORO 5 9.0 1 5.0 2 1.1 6 5.9 3 4.8 13 32.8 15 48.9 10 34.0 5 2.6 4 38.2 64 182.3
MCCORMICK 2 .4 1 .1 1 .3 1 .5 1 2.0 5 6.6 8 10.7 9 3.0 28 23.6
NEWBERRY 4 8.0 1 .4 2 1.0 2 .3 2 4.0 2 2.0 3 6.0 3 14.5 4 7.5 23 43.7
OCONEE 2 2.0 1 .1 1 1.0 2 3.0 3 6.0 8 43.2 7 20.6 7 10.0 31 85.9
ORANGEBURG 12 35.0 5 1.8 17 33.4 22 24.0 3 4.1 12 66.7 34 473.7 26 52.5 59 399.4 19 101.2 12 24.1 1 1.0 222 1216.9
PICKENS 1 1.5 1 .5 2 40.2 1 1.2 16 72.9 8 21.3 11 20.1 40 157.7
RICHLAND 4 31.0 1 5.0 1 2.0 2 5.0 2 3.5 2 27.0 5 32.0 8 22.0 5 48.0 5 51.0 35 226.5
SALUDA 5 2.4 2 4.0 3 8.1 2 2.1 1 3.0 4 3.4 2 .3 2 12.0 21 35.3
SPARTANBURG 8 13.0 2 3.0 4 6.5 2 3.0 2 8.0 5 13.0 4 30.0 1 5.0 1 1.0 29 82.5
SUMTER 4 10.0 2 3.0 5 16.0 6 36.0 5 7.6 10 75.3 5 23.8 24 161.0 24 186.2 1 3.0 86 521.9
UNION 8 14.0 1 2.0 2 2.0 1 1.0 3 6.0 3 8.0 7 8.0 1 1.0 26 42.0
WILLIAMSBURG 2 4.1 2 5.1 5 21.7 13 32.7 13 100.7 24 166.8 12 76.6 103 2571.0 49 336.0 9 21.6 2 8.0 234 3344.3
YORK 2 4.0 1 .2 2 2.0 1 2.0 9 19.5 4 6.6 4 7.6 2 4.0 25 45.9
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T O T A L 252 943.3 27 18.8 68 109.9 130 309.2 122 516.3 176 619.8 346 1771.7 260 907.6 887 11952.7 581 3345.1 299 1019.2 56 217.1 3204 21730.7
FOREST LAND FIRES BY COUNTY AND MONTH, FISCAL YEAR 97
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL
NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
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ABBEVILLE 5 7.5 1 .1 1 2.0 1 .2 10 10.8 1 5.0 19 25.6
AIKEN 6 4.0 1 1.0 6 18.5 3 7.0 4 3.2 6 18.0 7 23.0 6 19.2 18 97.1 16 215.6 18 69.3 1 .1 92 476.0
ALLENDALE 4 .8 3 1.5 3 3.6 4 2.1 9 17.1 3 3.4 26 28.5
ANDERSON 4 7.0 1 1.0 1 1.5 1 .5 2 4.5 4 12.0 5 23.5 2 38.5 20 88.5
BAMBERG 1 .1 4 13.0 7 16.4 4 6.7 1 .1 5 14.6 9 50.2 13 11.5 3 13.4 2 59.6 49 185.6
BARNWELL 4 .5 1 1.5 3 13.5 1 3.0 2 .5 1 2.1 4 5.0 1 1.0 17 27.1
BEAUFORT 4 31.0 1 .1 4 17.0 14 72.5 7 53.0 33 212.2 10 19.9 2 15.0 75 420.7
BERKELEY 7 18.7 4 2.1 3 6.0 7 61.0 11 36.2 28 150.4 15 81.1 67 1146.0 45 446.6 22 94.8 209 2042.9
CALHOUN 8 4.1 2 17.0 1 1.5 1 3.0 3 11.5 5 11.0 6 33.0 2 5.0 2 6.0 30 92.1
CHARLESTON, L. 4 1.7 6 21.7 3 2.2 10 44.0 8 45.7 1 .1 32 115.4
CHARLESTON, U. 3 51.0 1 2.0 1 15.0 6 7.1 6 22.5 14 148.6 11 173.7 42 419.9
CHEROKEE 7 13.0 2 2.0 3 8.0 1 1.0 3 4.3 5 24.5 2 2.0 23 54.8
CHESTER 7 36.5 3 3.7 4 9.0 4 5.1 18 54.3
CHESTERFIELD 4 22.2 2 3.0 1 1.0 6 12.6 7 20.3 14 883.6 14 28.9 16 52.3 3 8.5 67 1032.4
CLARENDON 2 1.1 3 4.5 3 7.0 7 16.5 3 20.5 15 70.3 7 21.7 29 84.9 20 57.6 5 19.0 94 303.1
COLLETON 12 31.1 2 .6 5 11.3 3 5.1 10 25.4 16 63.6 5 11.1 37 296.8 15 103.2 14 43.2 2 .3 121 591.7
DARLINGTON 2 9.0 1 .2 1 2.0 2 5.0 2 7.0 1 3.0 2 17.0 1 1.0 9 26.0 13 42.9 11 9.7 3 7.5 48 130.3
DILLON 3 17.3 1 5.0 2 .6 1 2.0 4 16.0 8 21.0 11 36.2 5 67.1 2 3.0 37 168.2
DORCHESTER 11 187.4 1 .2 3 8.0 3 3.8 9 26.1 16 61.7 8 23.9 30 395.1 20 108.4 2 8.5 1 2.0 104 825.1
EDGEFIELD 1 4.0 1 .2 2 1.2 1 .3 1 .2 3 13.0 9 18.9
FAIRFIELD 9 5.6 2 .3 2 .3 3 16.1 1 .1 1 .1 2 3.1 9 6.4 6 5.8 5 11.7 40 49.5
FLORENCE 4 39.2 1 2.0 2 10.5 6 8.4 5 5.6 4 6.8 27 160.8 17 70.0 12 98.3 2 .5 80 402.1
GEORGETOWN 1 .1 1 1.5 2 7.0 3 4.2 5 7.0 3 5.1 5 18.0 30 3405.7 19 130.3 4 13.0 73 3591.9
GREENVILLE 3 4.0 1 1.0 2 1.4 1 1.5 1 5.0 4 9.0 9 26.5 6 16.1 3 20.0 1 2.0 31 86.5
GREENWOOD 1 .3 1 .5 1 .5 5 50.0 1 .3 1 .2 1 .5 9 22.5 2 8.0 4 4.5 26 87.3
HAMPTON 5 2.6 1 .1 2 5.1 1 2.0 4 4.1 5 28.5 3 6.5 20 78.9 17 41.5 4 6.6 1 2.0 63 177.9
HORRY 3 6.2 3 5.7 3 20.0 5 9.0 11 37.1 3 4.3 30 202.6 18 60.0 10 42.9 2 3.3 88 391.1
JASPER 5 65.4 3 4.2 5 35.8 1 8.0 5 14.0 12 47.4 15 25.1 53 423.8 21 103.0 3 16.4 123 743.1
KERSHAW 7 4.4 2 5.0 1 1.0 7 16.0 4 21.5 13 54.0 8 495.5 8 39.5 4 15.5 54 652.4
LANCASTER 8 17.9 1 1.0 3 17.0 2 11.0 4 14.0 18 60.9
LAURENS 1 1.0 1 .9 2 2.5 2 1.0 4 8.0 1 1.0 11 14.4
LEE 5 100.0 1 .1 1 1.5 6 25.6 1 5.0 4 49.0 1 30.0 19 224.5 12 70.0 8 8.0 4 65.0 62 578.7
LEXINGTON 25 19.6 2 1.8 4 .5 11 7.2 5 5.2 17 40.2 11 23.8 11 23.5 20 54.6 33 36.0 38 62.3 4 .7 181 275.4
MARION 1 .1 1 2.0 8 51.2 2 2.7 2 .7 14 56.7
MARLBORO 3 6.0 1 .1 4 4.1 2 .8 9 18.8 14 43.9 8 24.8 5 2.6 4 31.2 50 132.3
MCCORMICK 2 .4 1 .3 1 .3 1 1.0 3 6.4 8 10.7 8 2.9 24 22.0
NEWBERRY 4 8.0 1 .4 2 1.0 2 .3 2 4.0 1 1.0 3 6.0 3 14.5 3 7.3 21 42.5
OCONEE 1 1.0 1 .1 1 1.0 1 2.0 2 5.0 7 42.7 7 19.8 5 7.3 25 78.9
ORANGEBURG 9 31.5 4 1.4 12 31.2 12 22.0 3 4.1 11 62.7 29 433.8 10 33.2 54 358.7 18 85.2 10 23.7 1 1.0 173 1088.5
PICKENS 1 1.5 1 .5 2 5.2 1 1.2 13 69.4 8 21.3 10 19.9 36 119.0
RICHLAND 2 8.0 1 5.0 1 2.0 2 5.0 2 3.5 2 20.0 5 25.0 7 19.4 5 41.5 4 50.0 31 179.4
SALUDA 2 .2 2 4.0 3 8.1 1 1.0 3 3.2 1 .2 1 2.0 13 18.7
SPARTANBURG 7 10.0 2 3.0 4 6.5 2 2.0 2 8.0 5 13.0 4 30.0 1 5.0 1 1.0 28 78.5
SUMTER 4 10.0 2 3.0 4 14.0 5 29.5 4 6.5 7 44.8 4 9.8 23 157.0 21 171.0 1 3.0 75 448.6
UNION 4 6.0 1 2.0 1 4.0 1 .5 7 12.5
WILLIAMSBURG 1 .1 2 5.1 5 21.7 12 24.7 11 96.7 23 162.8 12 76.6 103 2571.0 49 335.5 9 21.6 1 5.0 228 3320.8
YORK 2 4.0 1 .2 1 1.0 7 13.5 3 6.1 4 7.6 2 4.0 20 36.4
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T O T A L 212 795.2 23 16.9 51 93.5 103 260.0 101 322.0 131 445.9 271 1459.6 192 648.9 800 11463.8 519 3179.5 278 987.2 46 174.6 2727 19847.1
TOTAL ALL LAND FIRES BY COUNTY AND CLASS, FISCAL YEAR 97
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D CLASS E CLASS F CLASS G TOTAL
NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
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ABBEVILLE 7 1.2 17 30.9 24 32.1
AIKEN 15 2.4 92 222.7 8 140.0 1 185.0 116 550.1
ALLENDALE 7 .8 21 32.4 28 33.2
ANDERSON 21 45.1 5 92.0 26 137.1
BAMBERG 22 2.6 30 83.5 5 108.6 57 194.7
BARNWELL 8 1.2 20 44.5 2 44.1 30 89.8
BEAUFORT 9 1.1 76 223.5 22 411.0 107 635.6
BERKELEY 26 2.8 144 376.0 38 786.0 2 290.0 1 588.7 211 2043.5
CALHOUN 9 1.1 27 71.5 3 42.0 39 114.6
CHARLESTON, L. 10 1.0 24 65.4 7 92.0 41 158.4
CHARLESTON, U. 4 .4 24 56.5 14 365.0 42 421.9
CHEROKEE 25 46.7 2 25.0 27 71.7
CHESTER 2 .3 17 33.5 1 30.0 20 63.8
CHESTERFIELD 21 3.0 61 130.5 13 313.0 1 800.0 96 1246.5
CLARENDON 24 2.9 68 203.8 15 227.0 107 433.7
COLLETON 46 5.1 96 240.7 23 462.0 165 707.8
DARLINGTON 5 1.0 45 99.0 4 59.0 54 159.0
DILLON 8 1.1 28 64.0 6 142.0 42 207.1
DORCHESTER 13 2.2 85 215.8 21 402.5 2 283.0 121 903.5
EDGEFIELD 5 .9 7 21.3 1 10.0 13 32.2
FAIRFIELD 30 4.2 23 24.9 2 25.0 55 54.1
FLORENCE 16 2.5 53 130.7 16 327.0 85 460.2
GEORGETOWN 9 1.0 57 177.0 6 115.0 1 150.0 1 3150.0 74 3593.0
GREENVILLE 7 .8 30 65.9 2 27.0 39 93.7
GREENWOOD 3 .5 29 34.9 3 57.0 35 92.4
HAMPTON 22 2.4 60 121.6 6 90.0 88 214.0
HORRY 7 1.0 71 207.2 11 196.0 89 404.2
JASPER 18 2.5 87 182.9 29 634.0 134 819.4
KERSHAW 5 .7 52 97.6 8 131.0 1 106.0 1 350.0 67 685.3
LANCASTER 1 .1 15 40.8 2 20.0 18 60.9
LAURENS 1 .2 19 25.0 20 25.2
LEE 6 .9 45 113.5 20 530.0 71 644.4
LEXINGTON 71 9.7 104 148.4 7 122.0 182 280.1
MARION 4 .6 11 23.4 2 35.0 17 59.0
MARLBORO 14 1.8 45 92.5 5 88.0 64 182.3
MCCORMICK 10 1.1 18 22.5 28 23.6
NEWBERRY 3 .5 20 43.2 23 43.7
OCONEE 4 .6 25 48.3 2 37.0 31 85.9
ORANGEBURG 42 5.8 156 395.1 23 466.0 1 350.0 222 1216.9
PICKENS 5 .9 32 56.8 3 100.0 40 157.7
RICHLAND 28 79.5 7 147.0 35 226.5
SALUDA 11 1.3 9 23.0 1 11.0 21 35.3
SPARTANBURG 28 57.5 1 25.0 29 82.5
SUMTER 2 .3 67 190.6 17 331.0 86 521.9
UNION 26 42.0 26 42.0
WILLIAMSBURG 28 3.0 129 439.3 72 2176.0 5 726.0 234 3344.3
YORK 3 .4 22 45.5 25 45.9
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T O T A L 563 73.9 2189 5236.9 435 9441.2 12 1740.0 4 2088.7 1 3150.0 3204 21730.7
CLASS A <=.25; CLASS B .26-9.9; CLASS C 10-99; CLASS D 100-299; CLASS E 300-999; CLASS F 1000-4999; CLASS G > 5000
FOREST LAND FIRES BY COUNTY AND CLASS, FISCAL YEAR 97
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D CLASS E CLASS F CLASS G TOTAL
NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
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ABBEVILLE 4 .7 15 24.9 19 25.6
AIKEN 13 1.9 71 169.1 7 120.0 1 185.0 92 476.0
ALLENDALE 6 .6 20 27.9 26 28.5
ANDERSON 18 38.5 2 50.0 20 88.5
BAMBERG 16 2.0 28 75.0 5 108.6 49 185.6
BARNWELL 6 .9 11 26.2 17 27.1
BEAUFORT 6 .7 52 139.0 17 281.0 75 420.7
BERKELEY 25 2.7 143 375.5 38 786.0 2 290.0 1 588.7 209 2042.9
CALHOUN 5 .6 23 61.5 2 30.0 30 92.1
CHARLESTON, L. 10 1.0 17 57.4 5 57.0 32 115.4
CHARLESTON, U. 4 .4 24 56.5 14 363.0 42 419.9
CHEROKEE 22 39.8 1 15.0 23 54.8
CHESTER 2 .3 15 24.0 1 30.0 18 54.3
CHESTERFIELD 7 1.2 55 111.2 4 120.0 1 800.0 67 1032.4
CLARENDON 19 2.4 65 191.7 10 109.0 94 303.1
COLLETON 25 3.0 77 207.7 19 381.0 121 591.7
DARLINGTON 4 .8 42 97.5 2 32.0 48 130.3
DILLON 6 .9 27 55.8 4 111.5 37 168.2
DORCHESTER 10 1.8 77 214.8 15 325.5 2 283.0 104 825.1
EDGEFIELD 3 .6 5 8.3 1 10.0 9 18.9
FAIRFIELD 18 2.7 20 21.8 2 25.0 40 49.5
FLORENCE 15 2.4 52 122.7 13 277.0 80 402.1
GEORGETOWN 8 .9 57 176.0 6 115.0 1 150.0 1 3150.0 73 3591.9
GREENVILLE 1 .1 29 69.4 1 17.0 31 86.5
GREENWOOD 1 .2 22 30.1 3 57.0 26 87.3
HAMPTON 10 1.1 48 99.8 5 77.0 63 177.9
HORRY 6 .9 73 216.2 9 174.0 88 391.1
JASPER 15 2.0 83 181.1 25 560.0 123 743.1
KERSHAW 3 .6 42 84.8 7 111.0 1 106.0 1 350.0 54 652.4
LANCASTER 1 .1 15 40.8 2 20.0 18 60.9
LAURENS 11 14.4 11 14.4
LEE 2 .2 43 118.5 17 460.0 62 578.7
LEXINGTON 70 9.5 104 143.9 7 122.0 181 275.4
MARION 2 .3 10 21.4 2 35.0 14 56.7
MARLBORO 14 1.8 33 74.5 3 56.0 50 132.3
MCCORMICK 6 .7 18 21.3 24 22.0
NEWBERRY 2 .3 19 42.2 21 42.5
OCONEE 4 .6 19 41.3 2 37.0 25 78.9
ORANGEBURG 15 2.2 136 334.3 21 402.0 1 350.0 173 1088.5
PICKENS 4 .8 30 58.2 2 60.0 36 119.0
RICHLAND 25 68.4 6 111.0 31 179.4
SALUDA 6 .7 7 18.0 13 18.7
SPARTANBURG 27 53.5 1 25.0 28 78.5
SUMTER 61 162.6 14 286.0 75 448.6
UNION 7 12.5 7 12.5
WILLIAMSBURG 28 3.0 123 415.8 72 2176.0 5 726.0 228 3320.8
YORK 3 .4 17 36.0 20 36.4
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T O T A L 405 54.0 1938 4681.8 367 8132.6 12 1740.0 4 2088.7 1 3150.0 2727 19847.1
CLASS A <=.25; CLASS B .26-9.9; CLASS C 10-99; CLASS D 100-299; CLASS E 300-999; CLASS F 1000-4999; CLASS G > 5000
TOTAL ALL LAND FIRES BY COUNTY AND CAUSE, FISCAL YEAR 97
DEBRIS EQUIPMENT
LIGHTNING CAMPFIRE SMOKING BURNING INCENDIARY U S E RAILROAD CHILDREN MISC. T O T A L
COUNTY NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
======================================================================================================================================================================================
ABBEVILLE 1 4.0 2 2.5 10 8.6 4 3.9 6 11.1 1 2.0 24 32.1
AIKEN 3 8.3 2 6.0 47 156.7 26 272.1 10 31.5 18 55.7 10 19.8 116 550.1
ALLENDALE 1 .1 10 17.3 9 13.8 4 .5 3 1.4 1 .1 28 33.2
ANDERSON 1 1.5 12 67.6 3 40.0 1 6.0 3 7.0 6 15.0 26 137.1
BAMBERG 1 .1 3 12.2 26 92.8 22 86.0 5 3.6 57 194.7
BARNWELL 13 14.1 5 17.6 6 20.3 4 6.2 2 31.6 30 89.8
BEAUFORT 32 99.8 71 510.8 3 24.0 1 1.0 107 635.6
BERKELEY 2 6.0 1 4.0 1 .5 56 534.7 138 1477.3 6 18.0 6 2.5 1 .5 211 2043.5
CALHOUN 1 .2 1 .1 21 51.6 6 42.5 3 10.0 3 3.1 4 7.1 39 114.6
CHARLESTON, L. 18 46.5 19 83.4 1 .5 2 27.0 1 1.0 41 158.4
CHARLESTON, U. 11 40.7 29 378.2 2 3.0 42 421.9
CHEROKEE 6 9.1 8 18.6 5 21.0 1 1.0 1 2.0 6 20.0 27 71.7
CHESTER 4 4.3 10 19.0 2 8.0 2 1.5 2 31.0 20 63.8
CHESTERFIELD 1 21.0 12 64.8 37 1053.8 24 57.2 6 27.0 9 13.0 2 .7 5 9.0 96 1246.5
CLARENDON 37 96.2 67 324.2 2 13.2 1 .1 107 433.7
COLLETON 2 1.1 78 325.0 66 354.2 7 4.5 4 1.8 8 21.2 165 707.8
DARLINGTON 1 1.0 23 75.2 22 61.2 3 15.7 1 3.0 2 2.5 2 .4 54 159.0
DILLON 2 1.1 1 .2 15 99.9 14 70.1 3 21.1 2 7.0 5 7.7 42 207.1
DORCHESTER 1 2.0 1 2.0 45 220.0 62 501.2 6 15.1 2 1.2 4 162.0 121 903.5
EDGEFIELD 2 14.0 4 9.5 1 .2 1 5.0 1 .2 4 3.3 13 32.2
FAIRFIELD 1 .1 4 2.0 15 29.9 6 6.7 21 13.0 1 .2 7 2.2 55 54.1
FLORENCE 1 3.0 32 157.7 48 244.2 1 3.0 1 .3 2 52.0 85 460.2
GEORGETOWN 25 3275.2 43 309.4 6 8.4 74 3593.0
GREENVILLE 1 .1 2 4.0 18 44.0 10 35.0 2 5.1 6 5.5 39 93.7
GREENWOOD 1 17.0 3 4.0 15 35.7 1 .3 2 .7 5 4.8 8 29.9 35 92.4
HAMPTON 3 8.1 37 78.2 35 119.1 8 6.8 4 1.7 1 .1 88 214.0
HORRY 35 134.5 43 238.9 1 1.0 8 29.1 2 .7 89 404.2
JASPER 1 2.0 41 196.4 77 537.0 8 73.6 1 4.0 2 1.1 4 5.3 134 819.4
KERSHAW 3 5.0 3 4.0 30 481.0 12 19.4 4 16.0 1 106.0 6 3.4 8 50.5 67 685.3
LANCASTER 1 10.0 2 9.0 1 4.0 8 25.3 6 12.6 18 60.9
LAURENS 1 2.0 5 5.0 6 8.0 1 .5 1 .2 5 8.5 1 1.0 20 25.2
LEE 4 130.0 1 2.0 1 5.0 18 148.8 40 334.2 7 24.4 71 644.4
LEXINGTON 2 5.4 5 2.6 81 139.7 24 51.5 14 23.1 35 13.3 21 44.5 182 280.1
MARION 1 1.0 4 7.3 10 50.4 2 .3 17 59.0
MARLBORO 1 .2 11 46.0 46 129.9 2 3.0 1 .1 2 2.1 1 1.0 64 182.3
MCCORMICK 2 .2 6 6.9 1 .1 14 13.5 5 2.9 28 23.6
NEWBERRY 1 4.0 1 1.0 7 19.5 1 .3 7 8.4 5 7.5 1 3.0 23 43.7
OCONEE 2 27.0 13 23.7 1 .1 1 1.0 14 34.1 31 85.9
ORANGEBURG 4 4.6 1 2.0 4 8.5 93 370.6 69 677.1 32 76.7 10 18.5 9 58.9 222 1216.9
PICKENS 1 4.0 23 127.2 9 16.5 5 7.5 2 2.5 40 157.7
RICHLAND 3 5.5 5 12.0 18 156.5 5 42.0 1 4.0 1 5.0 2 1.5 35 226.5
SALUDA 2 .2 4 4.3 4 7.2 4 15.1 3 2.3 4 6.2 21 35.3
SPARTANBURG 2 5.0 8 13.0 5 13.0 2 8.0 7 13.0 5 30.5 29 82.5
SUMTER 3 15.6 39 189.0 35 266.3 1 2.5 5 33.0 3 15.5 86 521.9
UNION 3 3.5 5 5.0 2 2.5 1 2.0 2 3.0 1 1.0 12 25.0 26 42.0
WILLIAMSBURG 3 11.2 42 345.4 181 2955.6 6 17.1 1 10.0 1 5.0 234 3344.3
YORK 1 1.0 14 22.4 2 3.5 1 3.5 5 10.5 2 5.0 25 45.9
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T O T A L 34 239.0 8 30.2 80 193.4 1135 8960.3 1323 10500.1 208 557.4 38 175.5 183 324.4 195 750.4 3204 21730.7
FOREST LAND FIRES BY COUNTY AND CAUSE, FISCAL YEAR 97
DEBRIS EQUIPMENT
LIGHTNING CAMPFIRE SMOKING BURNING INCENDIARY U S E RAILROAD CHILDREN MISC. T O T A L
COUNTY NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES NO. ACRES
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ABBEVILLE 1 4.0 2 2.5 10 8.4 2 1.5 3 7.2 1 2.0 19 25.6
AIKEN 3 8.3 37 116.1 23 263.4 6 17.9 15 52.7 8 17.6 92 476.0
ALLENDALE 1 .1 10 13.4 9 13.7 2 .2 3 1.0 1 .1 26 28.5
ANDERSON 1 1.5 9 29.5 3 39.5 1 3.0 3 7.0 3 8.0 20 88.5
BAMBERG 1 .1 1 12.0 24 90.2 18 79.7 5 3.6 49 185.6
BARNWELL 6 6.7 3 1.6 3 14.0 3 3.2 2 1.6 17 27.1
BEAUFORT 22 62.7 51 351.0 1 6.0 1 1.0 75 420.7
BERKELEY 2 6.0 1 4.0 1 .5 54 534.1 138 1477.3 6 18.0 6 2.5 1 .5 209 2042.9
CALHOUN 1 .2 1 .1 15 37.7 6 42.5 2 4.0 2 .6 3 7.0 30 92.1
CHARLESTON, L. 12 33.4 17 54.9 2 27.0 1 .1 32 115.4
CHARLESTON, U. 11 40.7 29 376.2 2 3.0 42 419.9
CHEROKEE 5 8.8 7 18.0 3 5.0 1 1.0 1 2.0 6 20.0 23 54.8
CHESTER 3 1.3 10 18.5 1 2.0 2 1.5 2 31.0 18 54.3
CHESTERFIELD 1 15.0 10 20.8 28 935.9 14 35.8 5 12.0 7 12.4 1 .2 1 .3 67 1032.4
CLARENDON 31 67.7 60 228.1 2 7.2 1 .1 94 303.1
COLLETON 1 1.0 58 280.9 48 287.0 4 2.3 3 1.3 7 19.2 121 591.7
DARLINGTON 1 1.0 19 63.2 22 56.2 1 4.0 1 3.0 2 2.5 2 .4 48 130.3
DILLON 2 1.1 1 .2 14 77.1 13 59.6 2 21.0 2 6.0 3 3.2 37 168.2
DORCHESTER 36 172.9 56 473.9 6 15.1 2 1.2 4 162.0 104 825.1
EDGEFIELD 1 10.0 4 4.7 1 1.0 3 3.2 9 18.9
FAIRFIELD 1 .1 3 1.5 14 28.8 5 5.5 11 11.4 1 .2 5 2.0 40 49.5
FLORENCE 1 3.0 28 130.6 47 213.2 1 3.0 1 .3 2 52.0 80 402.1
GEORGETOWN 24 3274.1 43 309.4 6 8.4 73 3591.9
GREENVILLE 2 4.0 13 42.0 10 31.0 2 5.1 4 4.4 31 86.5
GREENWOOD 1 17.0 3 4.0 15 35.7 1 .3 1 .5 2 2.5 3 27.3 26 87.3
HAMPTON 2 8.0 29 62.4 24 99.4 5 6.5 3 1.6 63 177.9
HORRY 34 129.4 43 230.9 1 1.0 8 29.1 2 .7 88 391.1
JASPER 1 2.0 39 193.5 69 470.7 7 66.5 1 4.0 2 1.1 4 5.3 123 743.1
KERSHAW 3 5.0 2 3.0 24 453.7 11 18.2 3 15.0 1 106.0 4 2.3 6 49.2 54 652.4
LANCASTER 1 10.0 2 9.0 1 4.0 8 25.3 6 12.6 18 60.9
LAURENS 1 2.0 3 1.9 3 2.5 4 8.0 11 14.4
LEE 4 130.0 1 2.0 1 5.0 15 115.6 35 302.0 6 24.1 62 578.7
LEXINGTON 2 5.4 5 2.6 81 139.7 24 51.5 14 18.6 35 13.3 20 44.3 181 275.4
MARION 1 1.0 4 6.8 9 48.9 14 56.7
MARLBORO 1 .2 8 29.2 37 99.7 1 1.0 1 .1 2 2.1 50 132.3
MCCORMICK 2 .2 6 6.9 11 12.2 5 2.7 24 22.0
NEWBERRY 1 4.0 1 1.0 6 18.5 1 .3 6 8.2 5 7.5 1 3.0 21 42.5
OCONEE 2 27.0 11 20.2 1 .1 1 1.0 10 30.6 25 78.9
ORANGEBURG 4 4.6 1 2.0 4 8.5 74 321.9 62 637.5 12 46.5 8 9.8 8 57.7 173 1088.5
PICKENS 1 4.0 22 92.0 7 15.0 5 7.5 1 .5 36 119.0
RICHLAND 1 4.0 5 10.9 17 115.5 5 39.5 1 4.0 1 5.0 1 .5 31 179.4
SALUDA 1 .1 1 .2 4 7.2 3 3.1 2 2.1 2 6.0 13 18.7
SPARTANBURG 2 5.0 8 13.0 5 12.0 2 8.0 7 13.0 4 27.5 28 78.5
SUMTER 1 11.0 32 160.3 34 253.3 1 .5 4 8.0 3 15.5 75 448.6
UNION 1 .5 1 2.0 1 1.0 4 9.0 7 12.5
WILLIAMSBURG 2 3.2 39 333.9 181 2955.6 4 13.1 1 10.0 1 5.0 228 3320.8
YORK 12 19.9 2 3.5 1 3.5 4 6.5 1 3.0 20 36.4
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T O T A L 30 226.8 7 30.1 60 120.7 959 8244.7 1194 9734.1 142 409.2 28 169.7 161 253.8 146 658.0 2727 19847.1
HOMES OTHER STRUCT. EQUIPMENT VEHICLES OTHER COUNTY NBR. EST. VALUE NBR. EST. VALUE NBR. EST. VALUE NBR. EST. VALUE NBR. EST. VALUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABBEVILLE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AIKEN 5 121,500 4 17,000 0 0 1 5,000 0 0 ALLENDALE 0 0 0 0 1 100,000 0 0 0 0 ANDERSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 70 BAMBERG 2 10,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100 BARNWELL 0 0 1 2,200 1 800 0 0 1 500 BEAUFORT 0 0 2 13,000 0 0 0 0 1 700 BERKELEY 0 0 2 17,500 2 10,000 0 0 0 0 CALHOUN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2,000 CHARLESTON, LOWER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1,500 CHARLESTON, UPPER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHEROKEE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHESTER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHESTERFIELD 1 20,000 4 12,700 2 50,300 1 700 40 1,200 CLARENDON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 COLLETON 1 1,000 4 4,500 2 500 2 2,500 1 20 DARLINGTON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DILLON 0 0 1 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 DORCHESTER 1 5,000 0 0 4 400,000 1 4,000 0 0 EDGEFIELD 0 0 1 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 FAIRFIELD 0 0 0 0 1 1,000 0 0 1 1,000 FLORENCE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GEORGETOWN 0 0 1 4,000 1 3,000 2 3,000 0 0 GREENVILLE 0 0 0 0 1 500 1 2,000 1 2,500 GREENWOOD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HAMPTON 1 1,000 0 0 3 100,200 0 0 0 0 HORRY 2 16,000 3 900 0 0 1 4,000 0 0 JASPER 1 800 2 2,000 1 50,000 0 0 56 1,850 KERSHAW 0 0 0 0 1 10,000 0 0 0 0 LANCASTER 0 0 0 0 2 90,000 0 0 0 0 LAURENS 0 0 0 0 1 75,000 0 0 0 0 LEE 0 0 1 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEXINGTON 0 0 9 20,700 2 13,100 8 29,100 4 3,005 MCCORMICK 1 2,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 110 MARION 0 0 0 0 0 0 350 175,000 0 0 MARLBORO 1 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 75 NEWBERRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OCONEE 0 0 2 25,000 0 0 0 0 200 8,000 ORANGEBURG 2 10,000 2 15,000 1 8,000 3 10,000 0 0 PICKENS 2 11,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RICHLAND 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10,000 0 0 SALUDA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 600 SPARTANBURG 1 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUMTER 10 1,000 2 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WILLIAMSBURG 1 20,000 2 500 1 20,000 0 0 0 0 YORK 0 0 1 500 1 75 1 500 0 0 ================================================================================================================================== STATE TOTAL 32 251,400 44 142,100 28 932,475 373 245,800 348 23,230
The Insect and Disease Section in cooperation with the State Division of Plant Industry and the U.S. Forest Service maintains a program to detect, evaluate, and suppress forest pests. Through cooperative agreements, these agencies make their technical assistance and advice available to the Forestry Commission.
The current forest pest detection and reporting system involves the reporting by field foresters of forest pests that are causing abnormal losses, require control action, or which may present new problems. Aerial surveys are made periodically for specific pests to determine occurrence and the need for suppression action.
Major Insect Problems
Southern pine beetle activity was at a low level in most of the state this year. Some spots were detected in Georgetown and Beaufort counties by mid-June. Surveys of the state in May and June detected 207 beetle spots containing 9,815 trees. This represented a volume loss of 556 cords and 292,600 board feet of pine with a value of $128,256. By the end of June beetle spots were being found in Richland, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Chester, and Union counties. An operational 20% survey was planned for August.
Six of the original SPB outbreak counties were retained in the outbreak area. These were: Anderson, Oconee, Union, Greenville, Spartanburg and Jasper.
Pheromone trapping during the Spring of 1997 indicated a static to declining beetle population in most of the state. Only Richland County was predicted to have moderate to increasing activity.
Funding for beetle suppression came from the U.S. Forest Service and was sufficient to perform surveys and provide technical assistance. The state funds appropriated for cut and leave were carried forward in an emergency pest suppression account.
Major Disease Problems
Oak wilt disease has been identified in Barnwell, Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, and Richland counties. Except for the recent discovery in Barnwell County the disease appears to be static and causing losses only to low value oaks. Since there is potential for loss of valuable trees, including urban trees, periodic surveys are made to evaluate the spread.
Dutch Elm disease has been confirmed in Aiken, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, Marlboro, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, and York counties. It is expected to gradually spread through the state because the primary agent of spread, the smaller European elm bark beetle, occurs statewide.
Dogwood Anthracnose
In 1988 a new anthracnose disease of dogwood was noted for the first time in South Carolina. This disease is caused by the fungus Discula destructiva. Symptoms include foliage blighting, canker formation and progressive deterioration. Infected trees usually are killed by the fungus in 2-3 years. At this time infected trees have been found in Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. As part of a southwide effort, the Forestry Commission has established 19 permanent plots in the counties known to harbor infections of the fungus. The dogwoods in those plots will be monitored periodically to determine the rate of spread of this potentially devastating disease.
Mycorrhizal Inoculation:
A project was continued at Creech Seed Orchard this year to inoculate containerized longleaf seedlings with the mycorrhizal fungus Pisolithus tinctorius (P.t.). Funding was not available to operationally inoculate the seedling crop for this year. However, approximately 80,000 seedlings were inoculated by I&D with sprayed spores.
Miscellaneous Insect and Disease Checks
Commission foresters made approximately 991 field checks of insect and disease problems and made recommendations for prevention and control. Other inquiries were handled by telephone, mail, and personal contact.
Insect and Disease Laboratory
During Fiscal Year 96-97 the Insect and Disease Laboratory processed 69 samples. These were submitted for analysis by Commission employees and private individuals. Recommendations for control of various pests identified were given where needed.
The Environmental Management Section is responsible for the development and implementation of South Carolina Forestry Commission programs that are related to the environmental protection of forest and associated natural resources. Issues that are addressed include the protection of water quality, site productivity, and unique ecosystems
.BMP Manual
South Carolina’s Best Management Practices for Forestry was originally published in March of 1994. Copies are distributed to loggers, landowners, and foresters at BMP educational programs and upon individual request. In June 1997, a nine-member BMP committee was formed by the SC Forestry Commission to review the effectiveness of existing BMPs for braided stream systems.
BMP Implementation Monitoring
A baseline survey of compliance with site preparation BMPs was completed and published during the 1996-97 fiscal year. Up until this baseline survey, compliance with site preparation BMPs had not been measured. Overall compliance with site preparation BMPs was 86.4%. Three previous surveys have documented an improvement in BMP compliance for harvesting BMPs from 84% in 1991 to 90% in 1994. To update compliance with harvesting BMPs, the SC Forestry Commission initiated a new BMP compliance survey in the spring of 1997. 200 harvested sites were located and inspected throughout South Carolina by BMP Foresters. Data will be analyzed and the results published during the 1997-98 fiscal year.
BMP Education/Training Program
BMP education and training are key aspects of the Forestry Commission’s non-regulatory BMP program. Sixty-six BMP meetings were held during this fiscal year throughout the state for forest landowner groups, government agencies, and professional organizations. A total of 1,692 people attended these BMP meetings. Included in these meetings were 12 Timber Operations Professional (TOP) workshops, which reached 370 loggers and foresters.
Courtesy Exam Program
The SC Forestry Commission has a full-time BMP Forester in each of the three operating regions of South Carolina. These foresters offer courtesy BMP exams to landowners, consulting foresters, and timber buyers in order to recommend appropriate site-specific BMPs to follow while conducting forestry activities. The BMP Foresters completed 202 courtesy exams during the 1996-97 fiscal year. Of the 202 sites, 194 (96%) were completed in compliance with our recommended guidelines.
Memorandum of Understanding
The SC Forestry Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to clarify the roles of the two agencies in implementing the forestry nonpoint source management plan. The SC Forestry Commission will serve as the clearinghouse for citizen concerns, suggestions, and complaints for forestry-related activities on forestland.
The Equipment Section is responsible for development and implementation of statewide programs concerning use, design and maintenance of specialized forest fire control equipment.
This section is responsible for providing technical assistance and advice to district repair shops, developing specifications for fire suppression equipment and motor vehicle fleet, and arranging training for all field mechanics.
All regular and specialized fire control equipment is modified and processed for field use at the Commission's Central Repair Shop. The Central Repair Shop personnel make numerous repairs to Forestry Commission vehicles and equipment and manufactured fire control equipment. The following list is some of the major accomplishments performed by the Central Repair Shop.
-Serviced and maintained vehicles assigned to Columbia Office/Shop Complex
-Provided maintenance assistance to the Region Repair Shops
-Processed new motor vehicle equipment
-Various truck and equipment parts from cannibalized equipment were issued to field shop
-Reworked wheel fire plows
-Repainted five mechanic trucks
-Repainted two truck tractors
-Refurbished two lowboy trailers
-Built 300 seedling racks for nursery
-Built two sediment boxes for nursery packing shed
-Built a containerized seedling extractor for Creech Seed Orchard
-Built four V blades
-Built root rake for John Deere loader
-Reworked two seedling vans
-Regions, State Forests, Taylor Nursery, Neiderhof Seed Orchard and Central Repair Shops maintenance facilities were certified by the Division of Motor Vehicle Management.
-Four Crawler tractors JD450G (Aiken, Barnwell, Colleton, Dorchester Counties)
-One International Transport (Colleton County)
-Three International Truck Tractors (Aiken, Dorchester, and Barnwell Counties)
-Two Holden Lowbed Trailers (Aiken, Barnwell Counties)
-One Omni Tilt Tractor (Dorchester County).
-Five 1997 Ford Trucks (Barnwell, Calhoun, Beaufort, Colleton, And Berkeley Counties)
-One mechanic Truck
-One 1997 Blazer - Law Enforcement
-One Mechanic Utility Body
-Four Crawler Tractor JD450G (Chesterfield, Marlboro, Georgetown, and Horry Counties)
-Two International Transports (Chesterfield and Horry Counties)
-Two International Truck Tractors (Marlboro and Georgetown Counties)
-One Holden Trailer Lowbed (Marlboro County)
-One Omni Trailer Tilt (Georgetown County)
-Five Lift Plows Fesco (Malboro, Chesterfield, Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg Counties)
-Two Reverse C Frames for Lift Plows (Georgetown and Horry Counties)
-Six 1977 Ford Trucks (Dillon, Marion, Horry, Florence,
Georgetown, and Chesterfield Counties)
-Two Mechanic Truck w/ Utility Bodies
-One 1997 truck-For Regional Equipment supervisor
-Eight International Transports (Oconee, Fairfield, York, McCormick, Richland, Greenville, and Anderson Counties)
-Two International Truck Tractors (Cherokee, Spartanburg Counties)
-Two Trailers, Holden Lowbed (Cherokee and Spartanburg Counties)
-Four Ranger Trucks - Ford (Greenwood, Fairfield, Cherokee, and Union counties)
-One Ford Ranger (Newberry Shop)
-Two Ford Mechanic Trucks w/Utility Bodies (Newberry and
Spartanburg Shops)
-One Ford Truck - Law Enforcement
The Central Shop, along with field personnel, initiated purchasing, fabricating, and organizing the building of truck bodies for the new equipment.
The Central Shop prepared and organized the fire suppression equipment for one auction held at its headquarters. The Forestry Commission netted $223,230.00 that was used to purchase like equipment.
The Pee Dee Region sold on sealed bids some trucks, tractors, and fire plows at the Florence and Kingstree locations in January 1997. The sales netted $46,646.82. A balance of $25,294.01 in the surplus equipment budget will be carried forward for FY 1997-98.
Received 1.8 million dollars in recurring funds to purchase fire control equipment. Balance of $7,016.97 that will be carried forward for FY 1997-98.
Training for Mechanics
-The three Regional Equipment Managers attended a class on the service and maintenance procedures of the Allison Transmission.
-Twenty-eight mechanics attended a one day class on general hydraulics.
-S.C. Tractor & Equipment visited the operators of the Dresser Tractors in Kingstree on operation.
The Human Resource Management Section administers personnel management programs and policies for the Forestry Commission. Major program areas are coordination of TQM efforts, employee relations, classification and compensation, personnel and position records management, recruitment, employee benefits, affirmative action, and worker's compensation.
Workforce
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has a total of 492 authorized full time equivalent positions in 49 separate job classifications. Of these positions, 458 are funded by state appropriations.
Personnel Turnover
An analysis of employee turnover data reveals 41 employees left their jobs during the fiscal year. There were 43 employees hired.
Employee Injuries
Most Commission personnel work in positions having a higher than normal risk of injury. The safety program, through the leadership of the Training and Safety Section, is directed toward reducing this risk. There were 49 job related injuries reported during the fiscal year.
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Financial Statement |
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| REVENUES | |
| State Appropriations |
$19,043,066 |
| Federal Grants |
$2,707,011 |
| Earmarked Funds | |
| Hunting & Fishing License |
41,225 |
| Burning Assistance Fee |
95,064 |
| Fire Lane Fee |
130,985 |
| Timber Marking Fee |
25,528 |
| Training Conference - Registration Fee |
5,160 |
| User Fee - State Park & Forest |
17,936 |
| Miscellaneous Fee |
2,300 |
| Construction of Water Bars |
9,125 |
| Stand By for Prescribed Burning |
8,865 |
| Sale of Seedlings |
1,124,721 |
| Sale of Timber |
2,386,791 |
| Employee Violation Penalty |
200 |
| Other Penalties, Costs, Settlements |
42,308 |
| Rent - Residence |
12,392 |
| Rent - Farm Land |
28,222 |
| Rent - State Owned Property |
7,090 |
| Rent - Equipment |
8,739 |
| Contributions & Donations |
389 |
| Insurance Claims |
20,664 |
| Sale of Services |
57,233 |
| Sale of Publications |
748 |
| Forest Product Assessment |
969,653 |
| Sale of Assets |
272,599 |
| Total Earmarked |
$5,267,937 |
| Total Revenue |
$27,018,013 |
| EXPENDITURES | |
| Transferred to General Fund |
58,002 |
| State |
18,460,587 |
| Federal |
2,477,101 |
| Earmarked |
5,009,093 |
| Total Expenditures |
$26,004,782 |
| EXCESS REVENUE O/(U) EXPENDITURES |
$1,013,231 |
Excess revenue represents receipt of prior year FEMA receivables and carry forward funds.
State Appropriated revenue includes supplemental appropriations of $200,000 each for southern pine beetle and field trial area.
Expenditures include $744,783 for permanent improvement projects and $2,730,186 for equipment.
The Procurement Section is located within the Division of Administration. The section is responsible for all Commission procurements, either in a review function of field procurements or in the actual procurement process of equipment, supplies and services required by the Commission. Procurement activities include the training of Commission personnel involved in procurement, locating responsible vendors, establishing approved vendor files, advertising and soliciting for quotations, reviewing and awarding contracts. The section is the liaison for all procurement requirements handled by the State Procurement Office and conducts the review of bids received and makes the recommendation of award for the contracts.
The development of written specifications and performance requirements for the specialized forestry equipment and services (air patrol and nursery operations) is coordinated and reviewed prior to the actual procurement process. A procurement policy and procedures manual is maintained and distributed to personnel to inform them of the procurement procedures required by the S. C. Consolidated Procurement Code. The Commission has received and operates with increased procurement amount limits authorization as a result of audit performance reviews, procurement training received and given by this section and procurement certification levels of the section personnel.
The Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Program for the Commission is coordinated and the annual plan for the Commission is developed by this section.
All property (building and equipment), tort liability, fidelity (honesty bond), vehicle and aircraft insurance coverage, to include, the annual review and renewal along with changes (additions, deletions and changes in coverage) and the filing of claims for losses or damage are the responsibility of this section.
Establishment of fixed assets records for equipment procured is initiated upon procurement and then coordinated with the Accounting Section. Screening requests for Federal Excess Property acquired through the U.S. Forest Service by the Fire Management Section are reviewed for compliance and then authorized.
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SUBJECT |
REG. I |
REG. II |
REG. III |
ST. FOR. |
NURS./TI |
HDQTS. |
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CPR/1st Aid |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Bloodborne Pathogens |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
N/A |
YES |
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Fire Ext. |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
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Hazard Com. |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
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Forklift |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Defensive Driving |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Commercial Drivers License |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Personal Protective Equip. |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Other Training by Region/Unit:
Region I: Emergency Response, Chainsaw Safety, Weather Spotters, Accident Review, Heat Stress, Red Flag-Code Red, Fleet Safety Policy
Region II: Chainsaw Safety, New Employee Orientation, Emergency Response, "Training for Trainers", Review of Carvers Bay & Sand Hills fires
Region III: Radio Communications, Mountain Fire Crew, Law Enforcement, B.M.P.s, Nursery/Tree Imp.
State Forests: Fire Shelter
Headquarters: Chainsaw Safety
ECONOMIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The South Carolina Forestry Commission maintains a strong program of forest product business development and recruiting as well as rural development assistance. The goal is to maximize the contributions the forest resource makes to the state.
Activities for the year include:
42 active business recruiting leads maintained and worked on an as-needed basis. 15 leads were initiated this year
25 requests for business development assistance processed
5 leads for forest products export trade assistance processed
341 leads generated for forest product trade
57 requests for miscellaneous assistance handled
56 requests for forest product directories
2 forest product related companies established in South Carolina this year had assistance from the South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina business promotion activities were carried out at the International Woodworking & Furniture Supply Fair, National Particleboard Association/Particleboard - MDF Institute, Interzum 97 International Trade Fair, Panel & Engineered Wood Technological Exposition, and Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition.
Other activities include:
In October 1996, an Internal Audit Department was established within the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The Internal Audit Department is an independent appraisal function that examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of Commission activities as a service to all levels of Management and the Commissioners. Emphasis is on auditing the agency’s activities, processes, systems, and operations to ascertain efficiency in quality services.
Initial resources were expended on acquiring knowledge of the agency and how it operates. For approximately three months the Internal Auditor visited with personnel from the various Divisions, Departments, Regional Offices, Areas Offices, and State Forests to acquire this knowledge. The Internal Auditor and Management felt that it was most important to establish a relationship with the personnel and understand the operation before ever beginning to audit.
The Information and Education Department is comprised of Information Services, Forest Management Information, Fire Information and Prevention, and Environmental Education including Harbison Environmental Education State Forest.
Information Services
Information Services produces audio-visual and print material for use by schools, Forestry Commission personnel, and the public in general, for both educational and training purposes.
Beginning in fiscal year 1995-96, Information Services worked with area foresters in the three regions to prepare two-year I&E strategic plans. Each plan stipulated three target audiences for forestry information and the most important messages we need to communicate to those audiences. Each plan also outlined what region personnel would do to implement the plan and described materials Information Services would produce to support these activities. The majority of the products described below support the I&E plans.
Major accomplishments:
Forest Management Information
News Releases: 15
Media Interviews: 43
Instructor for statewide Envirothon.
Fire Information/Fire Prevention
Major accomplishments:
News Releases: 25
Media Interviews: 56
Exhibits: 2
Environmental Education
An Environmental Education Coordinator’s position was added during the fiscal year to plan, develop, and coordinate the Forestry Commission’s environmental education effort. The Coordinator oversees the development of Harbison State Forest’s Environmental Education center and serves as State Coordinator of Project Learning Tree (PLT) which is an international environmental education program designed for students in pre-kindergarten through high school. Last year SC PLT conducted 37 educators’ workshops throughout the state to train 756 teachers, and two facilitator workshops that trained 39 new facilitators. The Coordinator also represents the Commission on the Coalition for Natural Resource Education.
Harbison Environmental Education Forest
Harbison Environmental Education Forest, located within the city limits of Columbia, contains 2,177 acres. The tract is being managed as a public greenspace to emphasize environmental and forestry education and demonstrate forest management practices and as a forest recreational area. The forest is open seven days a week, with estimated annual attendance of 65,000 – 70,000.
Harbison’s educational staff and other SCFC employees conducted 53 educational programs serving over 2100 participants. The fall of the year seems to be the most popular time for activities. Twenty-eight programs occurred between July and December (thirteen in the month of October alone). Twenty-five were conducted between January and June. This spring activity is noteworthy considering the past history of little demand for programs at that time of year. A greater awareness of Harbison’s facilities has led to increased demand for programs for large groups. Twenty-five percent of the programs conducted for schools were for second graders from Harbison West Elementary, Heathwood Hall, John P. Thomas Elementary, and Irmo Elementary (529 students and adults). Most educational programs were directed toward the surrounding community, however, Pendleton Junior High School and a group of teachers from Georgetown County journeyed to Harbison to participate in outreach and teacher training programs.
Eighteen Scout programs were conducted. Girl Scouts held a jamboree at the forest. Two Boy Scout forestry merit badge courses were conducted. A Boy Scout camporee attracted over 420 scouts and leaders.
The Harbison Environmental Education Center was completed in April. The Center is a 5,000 square foot log building containing three offices, a small conference room, a screened porch, a deck, and a 100-seat conference room. During the three months after the Center opened, 697 people in 14 separate groups participated in environmental education activities.
A permit system for recreational users was initiated in February, 1997. Mountain bicyclists purchased 360 permits, netting $4884. Donations totaled $203. The forest contains over 15 miles of roads and trails for bicycling, hiking, and jogging.
A prefabricated restroom was installed at the Midlands Mountain Trail parking lot. A crew from Manchester State Forest provided much of the equipment and labor to complete this installation.
Three timber sales were conducted on the forest. Two were advertised sales to selectively thin timber from 153 acres. One was a salvage sale to remove dead and dying trees. Total sold were 515,245 board feet of sawtimber and 209 cords of pulpwood for a total income of $198,083.
Note: Twenty-five percent (25%) of all forest receipts is paid to the county.