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Prescribed Burn at Circle B Today

Published: August 15, 2024

Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will conduct a 20-acre prescribed burn at the Circle B Bar Reserve today. Circle B Bar Reserve is located by Lake Hancock.

During today’s prescribed burn, a portion of the Eagle Roost trail, which is located near the uplands on the southern half of property, will be closed to the public. It is expected to reopen later today.

This prescribed burn is being conducted for ecological purposes. Prescribed burns protect conservation lands from uncontrolled wildfires and support the health of Polk County’s ecosystems. Polk County Parks and Natural Resources routinely conducts prescribed burns to maintain the health and ecological function of natural areas. To learn more about prescribed burns as a land management tool, visit Polk’s Nature Discovery Center and explore hands-on interactive exhibits.

All prescribed burns are subject to being postponed or canceled due to weather or other factors.


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