Pile burn at Murphy Creek Conservation Area in Putnam County

The District is conducting multiple pile burns in the Horseshoe Point Tract of Murphy Creek Conservation Area in Putnam County, within the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The burns are intended to safely dispose of logging debris and prepare the area for reforestation.

Prescribed fire and pile burns are important land management tools that reduce wildfire risk and enhance habitat by clearing excess vegetation and debris. The District follows strict safety guidelines and works in coordination with the Florida Forest Service to ensure the burn is conducted under optimal weather conditions to minimize smoke impacts.

Follow the District on social media to know when prescribed burns are taking place in your area. To learn more about the District’s prescribed burn program, visit the District online at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/management/prescribedfire or follow the conversation at #LoveYourLands #RxBurn #goodfire #sjrwmd.