Sanibel Prescribed Burns To Occur Over The Spring & Summer.
Sanibel Rentals, 4-13-15, Sanibel: The City Of Sanibel issued the following release.
“During the 2015 spring/summer season, the Sanibel Prescribed Fire Partnership will be looking to conduct prescribed burns on the following conservation lands:
- State Botanical Site
- Sanibel Gardens Preserve
- SCCF Center Tract
- Postell Tract
- Gulfside City Park Extension
- SCCF Frannie’s Preserve
Sanibel Rentals, April 13, Sanibel Prescribed Burn #1, Courtesy Of SCCF.
When forecasted conditions are favorable, the Sanibel Prescribed Fire Partnership will issue further notification that a prescribed burn is possible and identify the specific location of the burn. All prescribed fires must be authorized by the Florida Forest Service on the morning of the scheduled burn. A change in the forecast conditions may result in cancellation of the planned burn. A prescribed fire will NOT be conducted if the prescription conditions cannot be met prior to ignition or if conditions change after the prescribed fire has been ignited.
A burn plan, or “prescription,” has been established for the priority areas within these conservation lands. The prescription details the required conditions that must exist in order for a prescribed burn to take place. These include environmental conditions such as soil moisture, fuel conditions, and recent rainfall as well as forecasted and actual weather conditions including temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction.
Depending on the wind direction and strength, it may be possible to see or smell smoke. The fire prescription identifies the specific wind conditions necessary to achieve the burn objectives while minimizing smoke impacts to roads and communities. However, smoke and ash associated with a prescribed burn cannot be prevented. Smoke sensitive individuals should keep their windows closed and avoid outdoor activities in the affected areas.”
For more information, please see Natural Resources Department.
