Tag: ALABAMA FORESTRY COMMISSION

Nearly 4,000 acres burned last week; Statewide fire danger alert extended

The Alabama Forestry Commission determined that the entire state remains in a fire danger classification.

Forestry Commission urges no burning as drought conditions remain

A wildfire in Shelby County has burned 2,500 acres and the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is urging Alabamians to refrain from burning.

County Commissions have until March 14 to apply for Rural Bridge Grant Initiative

The Alabama Forestry Commission’s Rural Bridge Grant Initiative is underway to help upgrade infrastructure in rural areas.

Brother of Alabama Forestry employee killed wants state agency held accountable and not immune from OSHA

The brother of a man killed while working for the Alabama Forestry Commission in 2022 says he wants something done before another life is lost.