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March Proclaimed Prescribed Fire Awareness Month By Governor Ivey

Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed March 2026 ‘Prescribed Fire Awareness’ Month in the state of Alabama. A coalition of state,…

4 months ago

Fields & Forests Plants its Millionth Tree

Fields & Forests, an afforestation project developed by the American Forest Foundation (AFF), announced the planting of its millionth tree…

4 months ago

Fire Danger Advisory Rescinded Statewide

As drought conditions across the state improve with recent beneficial rainfall, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is rescinding the Fire…

5 months ago

Fire Danger Advisory Issued by the AFC

As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing…

9 months ago

Ribbon Cutting for Pinhoti Trailhead on Historic Flagg Mountain

The Alabama Trails Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission are excited to announce a special dedication ceremony to recognize Flagg…

9 months ago

Class of 2025 Graduates from Forestry Academy

The Alabama Forestry Commission is proud to announce the recent graduation of 16 employees from AFC’s 2025 Forestry Academy hosted…

11 months ago

Rural Logging Efficiency Grants Awarded to Replace Bridges and Strengthen Timber Transportation

Montgomery, Ala – The Board of the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) voted unanimously at their quarterly meeting in April to…

11 months ago

Emerald Ash Borer Killing Ash Trees in North Alabama

Montgomery, Ala. – After investigating reports of dying ash trees in Jackson and Madison counties in north Alabama, the Alabama…

1 year ago

AFC Wildfire Update

Ahead of last night’s storm system, gusty winds and low relative humidities resulted in extremely erratic fire behavior. On Tuesday,…

1 year ago

STATEWIDE WILDFIRE ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

Montgomery – A statewide wildfire advisory remains in effect, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has restricted all burn permits through…

1 year ago