Apalachicola National Forest Prescribed Burning Today

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 2,219 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today.

The prescribed burn will take place in the northern portion of the Apalachicola National Forest west of U.S. Highway 65 and adjacent to northern forest boundary. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.

People are reminded that the smoke they may see today and tomorrow in this vicinity is not coming from a wildfire. Motorists are cautioned to drive slowly with lights on while traveling in smoky areas.

This is one of many prescribed burns the Apalachicola National Forest is doing during the 2010 prescribed burning season.

Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may contact the Apalachicola Zone Fire Management Officer at 850.926.3561 ext 6523 to be placed on a notification list for future burns.

Today’s burn is in burn unit 2 (see the Apalachicola’s 2010 planned burn map):