Dec 9, 2016 | News, News/PR
When people and property are endangered, wildfires are viewed as calamities. And, indeed, to those directly affected, they can be deadly and devastating. But from Mother Nature’s point of view, wildfires play an integral role in the health of a forest by thinning...
Nov 4, 2016 | News, News/PR
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service are urging the public to use caution with all outdoor fires due to increased wildfire danger levels throughout the state. Dry conditions have sparked wildfires in many areas of the state...
Oct 26, 2016 | News, News/PR
Officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry issued a warning to residents statewide on Tuesday, asking them to be very careful due to the heightened fire risk. The agency reported over 20,000 acres have been charred from 837...
Jul 2, 2012 | News, News/PR
With higher than normal temperatures and consistent dry conditions, State Foresters nationwide are warning the public to be aware of burn and fireworks bans in their areas. In Arkansas, State Forester Joe Fox is pleading with county judges to include a ban on...