Town of Davie, FL
11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 10:46
Prescribed Burn Set for Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, along with the Florida Forest Service, is scheduled to do a prescribed burn of approximately 2.6 acres of prairie at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center (3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330) weather permitting, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The equestrian trails are planned to be closed for the day.
Prescribed fire is a management tool we must use to maintain natural areas. In addition to increasing biodiversity and improving wildlife habitat, this management tool is essential to maintaining various vegetation communities and will decrease the threat of a catastrophic wildfire by reducing the thick undergrowth.
The prescribed burn will be conducted by professionally trained firefighters from the Florida Forest Service in conjunction with Broward County Parks.
Specific weather conditions are required for the prescribed burn to be conducted. If the weather conditions are not met on the day of the burn, the fire will be rescheduled to another day.
Recreation. Preservation. Education.
About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing more than 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.
November 6, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Cyndy Baker, Public Information Officer
Parks and Recreation Division
954-357-8117
TOPIC EXPERT: Erik Eckles, Environmental Specialist
Parks and Recreation Division
954-357-8114