Alabama Forestry Commission

Update from Matt Woodfin on Fire Containment Operation (551 Acres) / UPDATED 9:00am Tuesday

What started as a prescribed/controlled burn in Cherokee County on Sunday, got out of hand, and quickly spread.  Matt Woodfin…

3 years ago

Alabama Forestry Commission Urges Caution With ALL Burning

With no significant precipitation in the weather forecast for the remainder of the week, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is…

3 years ago

2021 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway / Saturday, February 20th

SPECIES AVAILABLE THIS YEAR WILL INCLUDE RED BUDS / DOGWOODS / PERSIMMON /RED MULBERRY / BALD CYPRESS / WHITE OAK…

3 years ago

Fire Alert Lifted Statewide

Effective immediately, State Forester Rick Oates has lifted the Fire Alert for all 67 counties in Alabama which was issued…

5 years ago

“Fire Alert” Still in Effect / Outdoor Burning of Any Kind STRONGLY DISCOURAGED

In response to a large number of inquiries, yes, the “Fire Alert” does remain in effect for the state, including…

5 years ago

Witnesses Say Fires On County Roads 19, 71 & 59 Were Intentionally Set Putting Nearby Homes In Danger

On Saturday afternoon Cherokee County 911 received multiple calls reporting a woods fire on County road 19 between County road…

5 years ago

Matt Woodfin with Alabama Forestry Commission Addresses Fire Alert and Outdoor Burning

Residents of Cherokee County have been wondering if they should hold up on burning their leaves or limbs, unsure of…

5 years ago

Alabama Forestry Commission Issues Fire Alert

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent Fire Danger Advisory to a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately. While…

5 years ago

Alabama Forestry Commission: Fire Danger Advisory Issued for Alabama

Fire Danger Advisory Issued for Alabama The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67…

5 years ago

Alabama IS NOT Currently ANY Type of Burn Ban, Contrary to Rumors

Alabama is NOT under any type of Burn Ban at this time – however, there seems to be some confusion…

5 years ago