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Contact: Riki Hoopes
OCHOPEE, FL – Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary trail closure to promote visitor safety during prescribed fire activity beginning Tuesday, February 27, 2024. During the closure all recreational use including off-road vehicles, hiking, camping, hunting and commercial activities are prohibited in the designated areas.Prescribed fire is a carefully planned fire that uses fire science and specific environmental conditions to meet management goals for the preserve. A prescribed fire is one of Big Cypress’s best tools to help create a mosaic of diverse habitats, manage for our endangered species, and reduce the threat of a destructive wildfire.
Please refer to the provided map and area description below, temporary closures include the following areas:
- All areas within the burn unit
- CDU 32 NE
- CDU 31
- CDU 30
- Lost Dog 1
- CDU 27
- CDU 35W
- CDU 39
- Raccoon Point CDU
- CDU 40S
- CDU 40N
- CDU 40
- CDU 41 W
- CDU 41
- Florida National Scenic Trail South of 13 Mile camp and North of 10 Mile Camp (see map)
- CDU 25
- CDU 28
- CDU 21
- Private lands in the designated area; residents should use caution and notify the Fire Duty Officer of entry by calling 561-923-5228.
Last updated: February 25, 2024