Prescribed fire in the Everglades Author Bill GabbertPosted on February 9, 2017February 8, 2017Categories UncategorizedTags Everglades, Florida, prescribed fire Sometimes bigger is better…. Everglades National Park encompasses an ecosystem of over 1.5 million acres. Those acres, many of which are fire adapted, require treatment with fire on a 3-7 year return interval. To do this successfully we often have to think "big box". This week and next we are utilizing fire to reduce fuel loading and knock back exotic plant species across 100,000 acres of coastal prairie lands from Everglades City to Flamingo. Within days of burning we will start to see a healthier and more robust ecosystem bounce back. A video posted by Michael Gue (@young_men_and_fire) on Feb 8, 2017 at 7:46pm PST Typos, let us know HERE, and specify which article. Please read the commenting rules before you post a comment. Share this:TelegramWhatsAppEmailReddit Related Author: Bill Gabbert After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire. View all posts by Bill Gabbert
