National Forests in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the central portion of the forest, off of Highway 67 south of Hosford.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded [...]

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, 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 1,211 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place near the Tallahassee Airport, off Springhill Road and New Light Church Road. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are [...]