The Florida Forest Service is hosting a “town hall” meeting to discuss the annual prescribed burning program on public lands. Cooperating agencies include the Florida Forest Service, Florida Park Service, South Walton Fire District, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Atlanta Botanical Garden Organization and Walton County Emergency Management.
Discussions will involve prescribed fire benefits, preparations and evaluations on local/state forests and state parks.
The public is invited to attend this meeting which will be held November 14, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the community pavilion at Eden Gardens State Park 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Entrance fees will be waived for all participants.
For more information about this meeting, contact Florida Forest Service PIO, Steve Weherley (850) 625-6621. To learn more about the Florida Forest Service visit: Florida Forest Service / Divisions & Offices / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services