Prescribed fires are one of Florida’s most important ecological tools. Long before Florida became inhabited with residents and urban sprawl, mother nature played a vital role in maintaining a well-balanced eco system with wildfires. Typically, wildfires caused by lightning storms to burn uncontrolled across the vast untouched landscape. Unfortunately, in today’s world, mother nature is not able to keep the ecosystem balanced on its own, and it is more important than ever to conduct prescribed burns. Utilized correctly, prescribed fire can be a land manager’s most versatile and cost-effective tool, providing several beneficial factors for Florida’s ecosystem. These benefits include wildlife habitat improvement, disease prevention, reducing invasive exotic plant species, and prevention of fuel accumulation (which prevents uncontrollable wildfires).
KVF’s highest priority on a prescribed burn is safety! With a minimum crew of 4 certified prescribed burners, an arsenal of rugged and reliable fire suppression skids, tractors with plows, trucks, and Polaris Ranger UTV’s, KVF is well equipped to accomplish a safe and successful prescribed fire! Located in the country’s most active prescribed fire programs and having over 35 years of experience, Sam is well versed with fire knowledge and experience. This experience also allows KVF to accomplished desired objectives in a timely manner for land owners.