BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Weather conditions permitting, the Florida Forest Service, in conjunction with Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, will burn multiple parcels of land within Military Trail Natural Area (4600 NW Ninth Ave./N Military Trail, Deerfield Beach 33064), between now and August 2021. The next prescribed fire, tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 25th, will be five acres in the southwest corner of the site. The area affected is located just east of Military Trail, south of NW 48th St. west of I-95.

Specific weather requirements for a prescribed burn include easterly winds and dry conditions. If such conditions are not met on the day scheduled for the burn, the fire will be postponed to the next date with the appropriate weather.

The fire is part of the Division’s responsibility to manage natural areas to maintain their ecological integrity and function. It is conducted by the professionally trained firefighters of the Forest Service, working closely with Broward County Parks.

In addition to increasing biodiversity and improving wildlife habitat, prescribed fires are a resource management tool that is essential to maintaining this scrubby flatwoods vegetation community. By reducing the thick undergrowth, the burn will decrease the threat of a catastrophic wildfire.

Residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the natural area have been contacted to ensure they are fully aware of the burn. While we will make every effort to minimize the smoke from this activity, we encourage residents with preexisting respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, the elderly, and small children to remain indoors or leave the immediate vicinity for the duration of the burn.

For additional information, contact Erik Eckles of Parks and Recreation at 954-305-2878 or EEckles@Broward.org.

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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: June 22, 2021      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACT FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Erik Eckles, 954-305-2878, EEckles@Broward.org