IGNITION PLANNING & PRESCRIBED FIRE
TECHNIQUES FOR WILDLIFE
THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION
Prescribed Fire for
Wildlife
April 6-9, 2015
ARCHBOLD
BIOLOGICAL
STATION
Lake Placid, Florida
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IGNITION PLANNING & PRESCRIBED FIRE TECHNIQUES
FOR WILDLIFE
Hosted by Archbold Biological Station, The Florida Chapter Of The Wildlife Society, and
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
April 6-9, 2015
Archbold Biological Station
123 Main Drive
Venus, FL 33960
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 includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented
to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 18 MARCH 2015
Topics Include:
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 the Florida panther and black bear.
4. Prescribed fire recommendations for quail and other small game.
5. Prescribed fire recommendations for scrub wildlife and grassland birds.
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.
A. Archbold Biological Station and Lake Wales Ridge Scrub.
B. Fire Management on Babcock/Webb WMA.
C. Fire in Wetlands.
IGNITION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
1. Review and understand fire intensity and its relationship to wildlife impacts.
2. Explore methods to regulate fire 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.
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2015 COURSE SCHEDULE
MONDAY April 6
12:00-13:00
13:00-13:15
13:15-13:45
13:45-14:15
14:15-15:00
15:00-17:30
Check in and orientation
Introduction
Archbold Biological Station: Opportunities and Challenges for Rx Fire
Prescribed Fire and Habitat Management Principles
Planning and Implementation; Keys to Success
Field Trip: Orientation Archbold Biological Station, Land Management
TUESDAY April 7
08:00-09:30
09:30-10:00
10:00-10:45
10:45-11:15
11:15-12:00
Ecological Functions and the Fire Environment
People and Wildlife: Managing Cattle, and Caracaras
Using Prescribed Fire for Restoration and Management of Bobwhite Quail
Specific Techniques for Scrub Habitat and Wildlife
Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Reptiles and Amphibians
LUNCH
(PROVIDED)
13:00-13:45 Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Panther And Bear In Florida
13:45-14:30 Prescribed Fire Recommendations for Turkey
14:30-15:00 Scrub Jay Management
15:00-16:00 Ignition Techniques & Prescription Parameters for Wildlife
15:00-17:30 Field Exercise: Incorporating Wildlife Benefits in Rx Fire Programs
WEDNESDAY April 8
08:00-08:30
08:30-09:15
09:15-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
13:00-13:30
13:30-14:00
14:00-15:30
Deer Management and Rx Fire
Prescribed Fire for Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers and Bald Eagles
Fire in Wetlands
Fire Management on the Babcock\Webb WMA
Fire on Private Lands; Challenges and Opportunities
Effects of Fire and Mechanical Treatments on Florida Ecosystems
Integrating Prescribed Fire & Mechanical Treatments, North Florida
(PROVIDED)
Adaptive Management for Royal Tern Nesting Habitat
FWC Programs Supporting Rx Fire
Panel Discussion: Evaluating Wildlife Responses to Prescribed Fire &
Ignition Techniques & Rx Parameters for Wildlife
15:30-18:00 Field Exercise: (Continued)
THURSDAY April 9
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
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Prescribed Fire Techniques for Wildlife
ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION
THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY
Archbold Biological Station
123 Main Drive
Venus, FL 33960
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Full Registration
Includes lodging, meals and training materials. Lodging is dormitory style with
double occupancy. Meals begin with supper on Monday and include Breakfast
on Thursday.
Basic Registration (Commuters Only)
Includes training materials and lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday
METHOD OF PAYMENT and AMOUNT:
2)$200.00 Basic
Cost
$400.00
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