08/18/2026
Prescribed fire is one of Florida’s most important land‑management tools. When applied carefully by trained professionals, it reduces wildfire risk, supports native plants and wildlife and helps keep natural areas healthy for future generations.
Across the state, Florida’s land managers use prescribed fire to clear excess vegetation, restore habitat and maintain the balance of fire‑dependent ecosystems like pine flatwoods and scrub. These planned burns are conducted under strict weather and safety conditions to protect nearby communities and natural resources.
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