National Forests in Florida

Contact: Denise Rains (850) 523-8568 Website: www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/NFinFlorida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning 2,842 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the southwest portion of the forest, south of Bristol, FL. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in an area south of Hosford, FL, off of State Road 65. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded that the [...]

Tallahassee, Fla. – In honor of Veterans Day and those Americans who have served in the armed services, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees to the public on Nov. 11 at select day-use recreation areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala National Forests. “We extend this invitation to recognize the service and sacrifices of [...]

Tallahassee, FL – Local residents and forest visitors may see some smoke in the air beginning in October when the U.S. Forest Service starts its prescribed fire season. Approximately 100,000 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest are planned for prescribed fire to help prevent wildfires and promote a healthy forest. Plants and animals native to [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 1,272 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the southwest side of the forest, slightly northwest of the community of Sumtra. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. [...]