THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE WILDIFE SOCIETY, THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION & THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF FORESTRY:
PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE TRAINING SESSION
CECIL COMMERCE CENTER, 13561 Lake Newman St.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
APRIL 18-21, 2011
IGNITION PLANNING & PRESCRIBED FIRE TECHNIQUES FOR WILDLIFE
This training is designed to provide wildlife biologists and land managers with basic information on wildlife habitat management opportunities associated with prescribed fires in Florida. It now includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 6 APRIL 2011
You can register ONLINE or mail in the REGISTRATION FORM
LODGING
There is a block of rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn for our upcoming Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Class at Cecil Commerce Center. We have reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $75 per day, please refer to confirmation #88212691 when making reservations. Tax exempt payers will need proof of exempt status. Please make make reservations early since available rooms are limited! The Hampton Inn is located at the Chafee Rd exit on I-10.
Hampton Inn
548 Chaffee Point Blvd
Jacksonville, Fl 32221
904-783-8277
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
PRESCRIBED FIRE/WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES
1. Review and understand basic habitat management principles as they relate to fire.
2. Review standard habitat management and prescribed fire practices for selected wildlife species.
3. Prescribed fire recommendations for panther and bear in Florida.
4. Prescribed fire recommendations for quail and other small game.
5. Prescribed fire recommendations for turkey.
6. Prescribed fire recommendations for the bald eagle and red cockaded woodpecker.
7. Case studies of specific habitat management programs emphasizing prescribed fire in Florida.
IGNITION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
1. Review and understand fire intensity and its relationship to wildlife impacts.
2. Explore methods to regulate intensity.
3. Discuss specific ignition techniques for a variety of habitats and fire return intervals.
4. Techniques and special considerations for re establishment of short return intervals in fire deprived habitats.
5. Review specific examples of problems and solutions associated with prescribed fires for wildlife in Florida.
COURSE SCHEDULE
MONDAY
12:30-13:00 Check in and orientation
13:00-13:15 Introduction
13:15-13:45 Cecil Field: Opportunities and Challenges for Rx Fire
13:45-15:00 Habitat Management Principles, Planning and Evaluation
15:00-17:30 Field Trip: Orientation Cecil Field, Fire History
TUESDAY
08:00-10:00 Ecological Functions in the Fire Environment
10:00-11:00 Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Panther and Bear in Florida
11:00-12:00 Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Quail and Other Small Game
LUNCH (PROVIDED)
13:00-13:30 Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Turkey
13:30-14:00 Fire Recommendations: Bald Eagle and Red Cockaded Woodpecker
14:00-15:00 Prescribed Fire Techniques for Reptiles and Amphibians
15:00-17:30 Field Exercise: Incorporating Wildlife Benefits in Rx Fire Programs
WEDNESDAY
08:00-12:00 A) Deer Management & Rx FIRE
B) FWC Programs Supporting Rx Fire
C) Specific Techniques for Scrub Wildlife
D) Private Lands Challenges and Opportunities
E) Fire Management on the Babcock\Webb WMA
F) Fire in Wetlands
LUNCH (PROVIDED)
13:00-15:30 Panel Discussion: Evaluating Wildlife Responses to Prescribed Fire &
Ignition Techniques & Rx Parameters for Wildlife
15:30-18:00 Field Exercise: (Continued: May include live fire)
THURSDAY
08:00-10:00 Panel Discussion: Topics Submitted by Students
10:00-11:00 Student Presentations on Field Exercise
11:00-12:00 Final Exam
ADDITIONAL INFO? CONTACT Jim Schortemeyer schortfire@aol.com or
or call Jim @ 239 353 8551