National Forests in Florida

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 [...]

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) – A conservation field day for local youths will be held Oct. 25 through Nov. 5 at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, near Monticello. One thousand sixth graders, 100 per weekday, from schools in Leon and Wakulla counties will visit the center for a full day of conservation activities designed to introduce children [...]