SCCF has canceled plans for a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, south of Sanibel Captiva Road.

Rainfall has made conditions too wet for the burn tomorrow. The William and Ruth Brooks Nature Trails at the Erick Lindblad Preserve, behind the SCCF Headquarters, were closed today in preparation for the burn and will reopen on Friday, July 10.

The purpose of the burn is to reduce the overaccumulation of vegetation that serves as fire fuel and to enhance habitat for native wildlife. Restoration and maintenance of the fire-dependent freshwater marsh habitat is essential for a healthy ecosystem.

If atmospheric and habitat conditions are appropriate, the burn may be rescheduled in the next few weeks.

The planned burn unit is approximately 20 acres and encompasses spartina marshes behind the SCCF Headquarters (3333 San-Cap Rd) to the Wildlife & Habitat Management Building (3399 San-Cap Rd).