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If weather permits, prescribed burns may be conducted on four (4) separate Conservation Collier Preserves between December 2024 and March 2025. These burns are ecological burns to improve habitat for wildlife and reduce fuel levels within the fire-dependent forested portions of the preserves. Location descriptions and maps are listed below:

1. Pepper Ranch Preserve: 6315 Pepper Road, Immokalee
2. Caracara Prairie: 3980 CR 850 (Corkscrew Road), Immokalee (approximately 14 miles east of I-75 off Corkscrew Road)
3. Railhead Scrub Preserve: Sun Century Rd, Naples
4. McIlvane Marsh Preserve: located west of the intersection of Tamiami Trail E (US-41) and San Marco Road (State Road 92) and northeast of Marco Island

Collier County will only burn if the Florida Forest Service authorizes it and safe weather conditions are forecasted.

Burning will begin at approximately 9 am on the day of the burn.

Residents in the immediate area will be notified by mail. Although a smoke management plan has been prepared, unpredicted wind shifts may cause smoky conditions to occur in the area. Those who are smoke-sensitive due to medical or other conditions should take appropriate precautions. Anyone entering the area should use caution, drive with lights on in smoky areas, and be alert for heavy equipment.

For more information, call: (239) 252-2961 or email:  ConservationCollier@colliercountyfl.gov.