Restoring Our Forests, Reclaiming Our Heritage

The Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association (SPBA) was created to assist landowners in restoring one of the most biologically diverse and culturally rich landscapes that once covered 90 million acres in the Southeastern US.

The NC Sandhills — part of the historic range of Longleaf spanning from Virginia to Texas, and of which less than 5% of the forest remains — has been and continues to be important for the economic, cultural, and environmental future of the region. A southeastern-wide conservation effort to restore this once great forest is underway, and the Sandhills of NC is a critical part of this effort. There has been success in restoring Longleaf on public lands; however, 61% of Longleaf acreage with potential for restoration is in private ownership. This presents unique challenges and opportunities.