Prescribed fire is an important part of ACT's land management work and though I often talk about the concept of prescribed fire and its benefits to our area, I had never experienced a controlled burn up close. Join me as I recount my experience on my first prescribed fire.
Armed with shovels, shears and smiles, ACT’s Young Leaders for Wild Florida (YLWF) braved the thickets of Tuscawilla Preserve on a Thursday morning in July to remove invasive plants and assist with general land management. The group removed a few bags worth of an invasive species of nightshade and trimmed dog fennel nearby at the preserve’s observation area to clear the view of the prairie and Lake Tuscawilla.