Take a virtual tour of the Alabama Forestry Commission
& learn why forestry really does matter in Alabama!
Since 1924, the mission of the Alabama Forestry Commission has been to protect and sustain Alabama’s forest resources using professionally applied stewardship principles and education, ensuring that the state’s forests contribute to abundant timber and wildlife, clean air and water, and a healthy economy.
We protect the natural resources, homes, and citizens from wildfire; we coordinate the response to natural disasters and emergencies; we work to eradicate forest pests, insects and invasive species which harm our forest. The AFC is the leader in promoting prescribed burning across the state as a way to protect our forests.
Alabama’s forest resources provide the citizens of the state improved water and air quality, diverse habitat for wildlife, and support for a robust and growing forest industry. Our associates provide Alabama forest landowners with the tools necessary to manage and sustain the state’s forest resources for current and future generations. We also provide important information concerning forest growth and wood utilization.
We provide information to our state’s forest landowners, school children, government officials, volunteer fire departments, and the public. Agency personnel work with other organizations to conduct workshops, forestry tours, and educational programs that demonstrate the importance of Alabama’s forests.
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed March 2026 ‘Prescribed Fire Awareness’ Month in the state of Alabama. A coalition of state, federal, and private organizations under the umbrella of the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council requested the…
Keep readingFields & Forests, an afforestation project developed by the American Forest Foundation (AFF), announced the planting of its millionth tree today. Launched in 2024, the project works with small-acreage landowners to plant trees on their…
Keep readingAs drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire Danger Advisory for all Alabama counties. The agency is constantly monitoring conditions and will continue…
Keep readingState Headquarters
513 Madison Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 240-9300
Mailing Address
Alabama Forestry Commission
PO Box 302550
Montgomery, AL 36130-2550
To report a wildfire, obtain a burn permit, or for media assistance,
please contact 1 (800) 392-5679
