Alabama Forestry Commission

Alabama Forestry Commission Says March 3rd Tornado Resulted In A $3.3 Million Loss Of Timber

The tornados that devastated parts of East Alabama on March 3 caused numerous fatalities and injuries, while creating massive destruction…

5 years ago

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Set for Thursday, February 21st on Campus of Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre

The Alabama Forestry Commission and the Cherokee County Forestry Planning Committee, in partnership with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce…

5 years ago

New Officers to Lead Alabama Forestry Commission

New Officers to Lead Alabama Forestry Commission At a board meeting on January 11th at state forestry headquarters in Montgomery,…

6 years ago

Piedmont, Spring Garden and Heflin Fire Departments Take Part in Wildland Firefighting Training

Recently members of the Piedmont Fire Department, Spring Garden & Heflin Volunteer Fire Departments took part in a 40 hour…

7 years ago

Classroom in the Forest Field Trip for Cherokee County 5th Graders Set for May 5th and 12th

The state of Alabama has approximately 23 million acres of forestland, providing a valuable resource, directly affecting the quality life…

7 years ago

Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway A Big Draw in Centre

Gray skies and the threat of rain couldn’t keep the crowds away from the annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on…

7 years ago

Alabama Forestry Commission Says Despite Rain, No Burn Order Will Remain In Effect

The statewide Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order declared by Governor Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until…

7 years ago

“No Burn” Order DOES Remain in Effect

According to information provided by Shane Woodham with the Cherokee County Division of the Alabama Forestry Commission, that No Burn…

7 years ago

Smoke A Problem As ‘No Burn’ Order Continues In Alabama

Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) officials are cautiously optimistic that a wildfire that has consumed over 930 acres in DeKalb County,…

7 years ago

Cedar Bluff Man Arrested In DeKalb County For Burning During A No Burn Order

According to DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, on October 24th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a…

7 years ago