| Prescribed Burning Measures |
Description |
| Management Objectives |
Determine the reason for the burn and desired results. |
| Site Visit |
Meet with landowner to view entire property and individual
burn blocks. Locate smoke sensitive areas immediately
adjacent to property. |
| Fireline Inspection |
Inspect fireline integrity and make note of anything
that may compromise its effectiveness (grasses, leaves,
snags close to the line, etc.) |
| Fireline Placement/Improvement |
Utilize contractors to either place new lines or improve
existing lines before conducting a prescribed burn. |
| Mapping |
Maps of the entire property and individual burn blocks
with firelines and key danger areas indicated. Smoke
management maps to determine areas affected outside of
the property. |
| Burn Plan |
Preparation of the prescribed burn plan describing
the parameters in which burns will be conducted, illustrated
with the maps. |
| Acquisition of Burn Permit |
Notification of all state and local agencies in regards
to the burn and obtainment of burn permit from The Florida
Division of Forestry. |
| Implementation of Burn |
On-site application of prescribed fire to achieve landowner’s
goals. |
| Mop-Up |
Monitoring of prescribed fire after its completion
and the use of water and other agents to reduce the amount
of residual smoke. |
| Post Evaluation |
Evaluation of the site to determine if the landowner’s
objectives were achieved. |
Prescribed Burning:
FES conducts prescribed burns utilizing a Certified Prescribed
Burn Manager. In the preparation and implementation of
a prescribed burn several measures are taken to ensure a successful
burn: