Florida on Fire: Prescribed Fire in the Sunshine State

<p>In this episode, we explore fire in Florida, what ecosystems burn and why, the history and current state of fire in Florida, and some neat adaptations found in plants and animals of fire-depended ecosystems.</p> <h2>Learn more:</h2> <ul> <li>Fire and Habitat - <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/archive/hot_topics/environment/fire_habitat.shtml">https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/archive/hot_topics/environment/fire_habitat.shtml</a></li> <li>Effects of Fire on Florida’s Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/uw132">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/uw132</a></li> <li>Wind and Trees: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes (Mentioned by Shannon) - <a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR173">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR173</a></li> </ul> <h2>How You Can Help:</h2> <h3>Consider Creating a Firewise Landscape -</h3> <p>These documents outline actions homeowners can take to better prepare their landscape for a possible wildfire:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR076">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR076</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/For-Communities/Firewise-USA/Create-Defensible-Space-Around-Homes">https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/For-Communities/Firewise-USA/Create-Defensible-Space-Around-Homes</a></li> <li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR334">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR334</a></li> <li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR147">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR147</a></li> <li><a href="https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR151">https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR151</a></li> </ul> <h3>Support Prescribed Burning Programs –</h3> <p>These resources outline prescribed burning efforts throughout Florida:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Prescribed-Fire">https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Prescribed-Fire</a></li> <li><a href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/habitat/prescri