Prescribed Burn Planned For Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Postponed Again

ST. PETE, FL — The prescribed burn for the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve has been postponed due to anticipated high winds, St. Petersburg officials announced Friday.

The prescribed fire was previously scheduled for Thursday, but due to the shift in weather conditions, it was rescheduled.

Officials haven't said yet when the burn will be rescheduled.

However, when that happens access to all trails at the preserve will be closed. The map below shows where the burn will take place:

Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns or controlled burns, is a form of land management that refers to the controlled application of fire to vegetation by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions to restore health to ecosystems, officials said.

They are conducted to reduce hazardous fuels, protect communities from extreme fires, minimize the spread of pest insects and disease, improve habitats, and promote growth. Intervals between prescribed fires vary widely and are dependent upon the vegetation type, climate and typography.

For more information, please contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 or visit www.boydhillpreserve.com.