BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The Florida Forest Service, along with Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, is scheduled to burn multiple parcels of land at Military Trail Natural Area (4600 NW Ninth Ave./N Military Trail, Deerfield Beach 33064), weather permitting, between March and April 2021. The first prescribed fire will be five acres in the northwest corner.

The area is located just east of Military Trail, south of NW 48th St., west of I-95. In addition to increasing biodiversity and improving wildlife habitat, this management tool is essential to maintaining this pine flatwood vegetation community and will decrease the threat of a catastrophic wildfire by reducing the thick undergrowth. The prescribed burn will be conducted by the professionally trained firefighters of 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 postponed.

Recreation. Preservation. Education.

About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 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.

DATE: March 2, 2021      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACT FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Natural Resources & Land Management Section
Erik Eckles, 954-357-8114