HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control.
That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be conducting prescribed burns from January through March on the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve in Hillsborough County.
The Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve is located south of Cross Creek Boulevard between U.S. Highway 301 and Morris Bridge Road near Thonotosassa. Approximately 700 acres will be burned in small, manageable units.
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Some major benefits of prescribed fire include:
- Reducing overgrown plants, which decreases the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
- Promoting the growth of new, diverse plants.
- Maintaining the character and condition of wildlife habitat.
- Maintaining access for public recreation.
The District conducts prescribed fires on approximately 30,000 acres each year.
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