FUEL MODEL: Fuel Model 2 is best fit for modeling fire behavior of this stage (Anderson, 1982).

TYPICAL FIRE BEHAVIOR: [Using FBPS: FM 2, FFM 8, LFM 100, MFW 5 - 10] (Refer to page 32)

DESIRED STAGE: This single stage community is in the condition at which ephemeral flatwoods pond communities are to be maintained.
RESTORATION/MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL

• Restoration Phase:

• No restoration required.

• Maintenance/Management Phase:

1. Mixed season , frequent fires, 1 - 3 year fire interval.

2. Avoid any soil disturbing activities or treatments, particularly heavy equipment that creates rutting.

• Special Management Concerns:

• Avoid hydrologic/topographic alteration such as ditching and fire-plow scars.
  
• Hog rooting from wild hogs can heavily impact the ecosystem, often altering fire's effects.
  

• Micco Scrub Sanctuary
  
• Buck Lake Conservation Area
  Jordan Scrub Sanctuary
  
• Valkaria Scrub
  
  

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