We recently received a training announcement for the upcoming popular Prescribed Fire for Wildlife workshop hosted by the Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The workshop dives into habitat management techniques that can optimize habitat for specific Florida wildlife species. The workshop will be held December 3-5, 2024 in Haines City, Florida. Check out the email announcement below or the full workshop flier (pdf). For specific questions about the event, contact Jim Schortemeyer ([email protected]).
(From the training announcement)
PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE
December 3-5, 2024
FFA Leadership Training Center
5000 Firetower Road
Haines City, Florida 33844
Sponsored by the Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Your sponsors and cooperators are pleased to once again host “PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE” at the FFA Leadership Training Center located on Lake Pierce near Haines City, Florida. Our 2024 session will be held December 3-5. Attendees are encouraged to stay onsite with meals and lodging provided. This training is designed to provide land managers and wildlife stewards with basic information on wildlife habitat management practices associated with prescribed fires in Florida. It includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk. This training combines classroom lectures, panel discussions, and field exercises covering a variety of wildlife and habitats. Classroom activities will be held at the Leadership Training Center. Field exercises will be held at nearby south Florida wildlands and will focus on prescribed fire techniques that maintain and improve valuable wildlife habitats
Registration details will be announced in mid-September on The Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society website: The Wildlife Society – Florida Chapter or https://fltws.org/. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
For additional information contact: Jim Schortemeyer (239) 455-5847 [email protected]
