National Forests in Florida

The Apalachicola National Forest is developing a report which will recommend a minimum road system on the forest needed to provide a safe and efficient travel system and that provides for the protection, management, and use of National Forest System lands. At this time, we are requesting comments from the public which will be considered [...]

The U.S. Forest Service is concerned about the ongoing dry conditions causing wildfire danger to be high.  Apalachicola National Forest firefighters have responded to several wildfires since Sunday. North Florida is experiencing the effects of dry conditions, low humidity, unpredictable winds, and increasing temperatures that can lead to increased numbers of wildfires. Wildfires that burn [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 632 acres on the Apalachicola National Forest starting at about 10 a.m. today. The prescribed burn will take place west of Crawfordville. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded that the smoke [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 3,000 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place slightly southwest of Tallahassee in the Lake Talquin area, south of State Highway 20. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the central portion of the forest, off of Highway 67 south of Hosford.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded [...]