Innovate Alabama leverages outdoor recreation to bolster economy... yellowhammernews.com/innovate-alaba…

In the wake of storms across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission deployed 4-, 5-, and 6-man saw teams to 4 counties. At least 9 AFC crews are clearing roads with chainsaws and dozers, opening paths for emergency responders. When disaster strikes, the AFC is on the scene.

Financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by cogongrass. Program application period: 2/15 - 3/30/23 Visit forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Manageme…. You may also email [email protected] or contact your local AFC office.

Yesterday, I was briefed by the Alabama Forestry Commission to assess our state's dangerous dry conditions. It's important we remain responsible during these high-risk times. To protect Alabama the Beautiful and her communities, we must refrain from ALL burning activities. #alpolitics

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the Cogongrass Mitigation Program! The portal has now been closed due to the high number of applications.

Watch: Fox10 News on Southwest Alabama fire alert fox10tv.com/2024/02/27/mas…

Watch: WSFA on the recent fire activity in Alabama wsfa.com/2024/02/28/ala…

Alabama Forestry Commission contains Bessemer wildfire (wbrc.com)

Read: State Forester Oates comments and thanks Senator Tuberville (R-AL) for his leadership on a Congressional letter asking EPA to reconsider and rescind the recent PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard level reduction. tuberville.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Happy #FirstDayofSpring! Warmer temps and drier weather means staying extra vigilant for wildfire sparks 👀 What's your favorite springtime activity?! 📷 connography_ on IG

WATCH: Fire Analyst Ethan Barrett talked with WSFA about the AFC's role during severe weather. wsfa.com/2024/04/11/ala…

It's Air Quality Awareness Week! Check out these resources from U.S. EPA to learn more about what residents can do if wildfire smoke enters the home and how to prepare for this potential situation. bit.ly/3UMzMDH #AQAW2024 #AirQuality

In honor of Hurricane Preparedness Wk, we encourage communities to prepare BEFORE hurricane season begins. State forestry agencies can help cities and towns create preparedness plans today for unexpected damage to their urban tree canopy tomorrow. #HurricaneStrong #HurricanePrep

Check it out👇🏼👇🏼Alabama - the state where money DOES grow on trees! forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/News/202…

Today, on #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we’re grateful for all the brave first responders out there who step up when we need them most. Here’s to all our first responders—keeping us safe day in & day out! 💚 #WildfireResponse #ThankYouFirstResponders #Wildfires #EmergencyResponse

Read more: forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/News/202…

From February 24-March 4, the AFC responded to 416 wildfires covering 10,711 acres. This made up 60% of fires and 65% of acreage for 2025. On Tuesday, March 4 alone AFC responded to a record-setting 181 fires marking the busiest day for our wildfire response team in 20 years.

What a great time with Rick Oates and his team at the Alabama Forestry Commission recently, at a prescribed burn in Crenshaw County. They are a huge asset to our state. It was a fun day! 💪🏻🇺🇸

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