Prescribed Fire Program
Prescribed Fire Program
Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, refers to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specific weather conditions that help restore health to fire adaptive environments. The Conservation Collier Prescribed Fire Burn Program has been conducting prescribed burns for the past 16 years, accomplished by certified staff members and inter-agency partners. The use of prescribed fire on County preserves can reduce the threat of wildfire to the community, maintain habitat for fire dependent plant and animal species, and is the most cost-effective method for long-term land management and restoration in comparison to mechanical and chemical means.
Prescribed Burns Scheduled Between August - October 2025
| Preserve |
Address |
| Caracara Prairie Preserve |
3980 CR 850 (Corkscrew Road) Immokalee FL |
| Railhead Scrub Preserve |
15000 Old 41 Road Naples FL |
| Pepper Ranch Preserve |
6315 Pepper Road Immokalee FL |
| Nancy Payton Preserve |
1540 Blue Sage Drive Naples FL |
Public Notice:
If weather conditions allow, prescribed burns may occur on the preserves listed above beginning around 9 am and are only conducted with Florida Forest Service authorization. Nearby preserve residents will receive a postal notification before the prescribed burns occur. Smoke management plans are in place for each burn conducted, but sensitive individuals should take precautions. A safety reminder is to always drive with your vehicles headlights on in smokey areas and watch for heavy equipment movement, other fire related vehicles, machinery, and the burn crew near the preserve.
How Can I Check for Active Prescribed Burns or Smoke?
Have additional questions about prescribed fire?
Office Phone: 239-252-2961 (M-F 8am-4pm)
E-Mail: conservationcollier@collier.gov