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The counties around Alachua remain at a moderate level of fire danger. Although there is no official yard burn ban, the service’s Waccasassa Forestry Center is asking residents and visitors to use extreme caution when using outdoor ignition sources and refrain from unnecessary burning of yard debris. According to Rick Dolan, the manager of the Waccasassa Forestry Center, the main reason our area is experiencing this very high risk level is because of how susceptible our local environment is to fire in relation to the extended dry weather. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a habitat fo...

Avoiding A Florida On Fire: The Importance Of Prescribed Burns By Lianne D'Arcy January 12, 2021 Ash-filled air and smoke-filled skies are more common in Florida than one might think. Prescribed fire is used year-round to preserve some of our state’s unique ecosystems. Prescribed fire is the planned and controlled application of fire by a team of certified experts. It is done to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire. Many of Florida’s landscapes depend on fires to survive. Longleaf pines, turkey-oak sandhill, and Rockland Pine Forests are all Florida ecosystems that are fire-d...