Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an opportunity to recognize the contribution that Black people have made and continue to make to our prescribed fire community. This includes recognition of the barriers that have been overcome and those that still remain both in wildland fire and broader society. The events and resources below may be useful in educating yourself and others about the progress African Americans have made in our community, as well as how much work remains necessary.

A new smoke management guidebook has been released through a collaboration between the EPA, NC State University, Southern Fire Exchange, Southern Regional Extension Forestry, and the University of Georgia. The goal of the guidebook is to help southeastern U.S. landowners understand smoke management for prescribed burning and various techniques that can be used to help manage the smoke that is created by prescribed fire.

Tall Timbers and the Florida Forest Service have partnered to develop one of Florida’s newest digital campaigns, WhyPrescribedFire.org. The campaign intends to expand public awareness and support for prescribed fire through digital ads and organic partner posts encouraging people to "let neighbors know" about prescribed fire and its benefits.

In addition to the public website, the campaign includes a partner toolkit page with access to a calendar of suggested social media posts and videos, best practices for responding to comments, and instructions for sharing data to help evaluate the project. While the content was designed with Florida in mind, several of the videos are appropriate for use outside the state. For more information or to access the partner toolkit, please email Brian Wiebler.