Science together
with Land Stewardship
Engaging at the scale needed for change»
- As an internationally recognized research station with over 60 years of experience studying fire-adapted ecosystems and advocating for prescribed fire use.
- As a national hub for prescribed fire science, bringing fire managers and researchers together to identify and fill the gaps needed to increase the pace and scale of prescribed fire use.
- As a bobwhite quail research program working to recover this fire-adapted species throughout its range, by leveraging the land stewardship investment that comes with hunting opportunities.
- As regional experts on management for many of the rare species associated with the fire-dependent longleaf pine ecosystem.
- As one of the largest regional land trusts in the nation, permanently protecting over 145,000 acres of private land in the Red Hills and Albany regions.
- As a local landowner directly managing over 13,000 acres in North Florida on our Tall Timbers and Livingston Place properties.
Building on Fire History
Tall Timbers is widely considered to be the birthplace of prescribed fire science. Our founders, including Herbert Stoddard and the Komarek family, were among the first to apply empirical research techniques to better understand the role of fire in nature. They also launched a critical series of Fire Ecology Conferences in the 1960s that provided the setting needed to establish the field of prescribed fire science, during a time when fire suppression ideology ruled. These interactive timelines provide a look at the history of the land Tall Timbers is built on and the organization that was established in 1958.
Creating conservation corridors»
Tall Timbers is working with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation across 2.815 million acres in 11 Big Bend counties to create micro-corridors to link working and wild lands of critical ecological value and prioritize conservation work. With a rich history of good land stewardship, sustainable forestry, prescribed fire and conservation practices, passionate landowners have a vested interest conserving the distinct natural and cultural resources and rural land use traditions.
By connecting with Tall Timbers, we can help you find opportunities to enhance your stewardship practices and with your help, we can conserve this unique region and keep North Florida looking like North Florida.
What’s New
Historic Beadel House at Tall Timbers lost to lightning fire
The two-story house built in 1895 by Edward Beadel ignited after a lightning strike during a severe storm moving through the Red Hills on March 16. It housed numerous artifacts from our organization’s history and four staff offices. We’re thankful for the efforts of the Tallahassee Fire Department in removing a handful of artifacts from the house and hope for the speedy recovery of a firefighter who was injured. The Beadel House was an important site in the lives of people in the Red Hills and visitors to Tall Timbers over the years. The outpouring of support and shared memories has been comforting and many have asked how they can help.
Get more details on the fire and opportunities to support Tall Timbers.
New online prescribed fire academy launched for private landowners
The Academy was designed for private landowners and managers, with online materials and assignments that provide the flexibility to balance other responsibilities. These resources familiarize students with prescribed fire concepts from state Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Programs, the Guidebook to Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region, and Tall Timbers research and staff experience.
We encourage you to enroll in the Academy and welcome your feedback on this inaugural launch, as we will use your input to inform the second offering in Summer of 2026.
Tall Timbers Spring Dinner
The Tall Timbers Spring Dinner started several years ago to honor new conservation easement properties and their owners who are dedicated to ensuring the perpetual protection of the Red Hills and beyond.
Our guest speaker this year is Mallory Dimmitt, CEO of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and former Vice President of Strategic Development for Lykes Bros. Inc., a fifth-generation family-owned agribusiness based in Florida.
For additional information about sponsorships and tickets, contact the Tall Timbers Development Office at (850) 866-2357.
19th Annual Georgia-Florida Turkey Invitational
Test your skills in the spring woods to see if you can outsmart the biggest longbeard in our adult or youth divisions.
Kick off supper is Thursday, April 2, 6:00PM at The Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Center at Tall Timbers with Special Guest Jeff Foxworthy.
Hunting starts Friday morning, April 3, with weigh-in and the awards luncheon at noon at The Leigh Perkins Conservation Education Center at Tall Timbers. Hunters are responsible for arranging hunting location.
For additional information about sponsorships, contact the Tall Timbers Development Office at (850) 866-2357.
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Job Board for Quail Hunting Properties
Connecting job seekers with our private lands partners is the goal of our new Quail Hunting Properties Job Board. Visit the Job Board to see open positions or post a job. We hope that providing a dedicated location for these unique job openings, will help attract qualified candidates and further highlight the opportunities wild quail lands create. Our past economic studies show that quail lands generate nearly $340 million in economic impact across the Albany and Red Hills regions, including over 2,600 direct jobs. Technical colleges are helping to spread the word and are valuable partners as we all consider the training and workforce development needed to maintain world-class quail hunting properties.
