Prescribed Burn on Apalachicola National Forest Today (Feb 3)

The Apalachicola National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn on approximately 1,000 acres today in Area 33.  See Apalachicola National Forest Presribed Burning Map. 

Drivers and residents are reminded of the possibility of unexpected shifting winds that could increase the risk of smoke on the road during prescribed burns.  Always proceed with caution and please reduce speed and turn headlights on if visibility is affected by smoky conditions.

Prescribed fire is integral in reducing fuels, improving all wildlife habitat, controlling competing vegetation, controlling disease and improving forage.