Prescribed Burn on Apalachicola National Forest Today (May 7)

For Immediate Release:

The Apalachicola National Forest is prescribed burning approximately 377 acres starting at about 10 a.m. today.  See MAP for location.

The prescribed burn will take place in the area between US 319 on the west, State Highway 260 in the south, Woodville Highway on the east and Capital Circle in the north.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build-up and reduce the threat of wildfires.

Tallahassee residents may see smoke in the air south of the city moving north and east.

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 on 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) 524-1244 to be placed on a notification list for future burns.