There's only one good fire, a prescribed fire.
In the next episode of Hello Hillsborough, coming on Friday, Feb. 13, hosts Grace and Tyler tackle some burning questions with two experts from the Conservation & Environmental Lands Management (CELM) department: Steve Raymond, Regional Land Management Coordinator, and Alison Hughes, Senior Program Coordinator.
If terms like burn boss, vegetation response, fire bug, or fuel (meaning dead twigs, trees, and leaves) have you scratching your head, then this episode is for you.
Steve walks us through the ins and outs of performing a prescribed fire and explains why these burns are essential, not just for the land, but for community safety. You might be surprised to learn that good fires prevent bad fires by reducing wildfire risk and promoting healthy ecosystems.
Experience the fire close up
Mark your calendars! The annual Prescribed Fire Fest is happening Feb. 21 at the Edward Medard Conservation Park. Bring your family and friends for a chance to experience a prescribed fire in action, hear more from Steve and his wildfire-fighting crew, and learn how these fires help protect Florida's natural beauty.
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