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U.S. Forest Service Plans To Bill The Alabama Forestry Commission $5.12 Million
The U.S. Forest Service plans to bill the Alabama Forestry Commission $5.12 million for unsubstantiated spending from a federal grant. But the state forester said the state doesn’t owe the money. The Forest Service’s acting chief financial officer, Thelma J. Strong,...
Fracking Debate Reaches Alabama With Forest Drilling Plan
Plans by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to lease 43,000 acres of the Talladega National Forest for oil and gas development have people in surrounding counties voicing their opposition. Heflin is one community where some people are frightened...
Southern Pine Beetles Marching In Mississippi
Southern pine beetle populations are on the rise in southwest Mississippi, and foresters are warning of a potential outbreak and urging landowners to be on the lookout for the tree-killing pests. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says populations of the borer...
Arkansas Forestry Commission: Lightning Caused Four Wildfires
The Arkansas Forestry Commission says lightning strikes have sparked four wildfires this weekend. In Wrightsville, a lightning strike burned 59 acres last night, according to the Commission. The fire was in a Wetland Reserve Program hardwood plantation. "Fire in an...
New Pellet Supply Model On The Horizon For U.S. South
As pellet exporters ramp up in the South (soon to be consuming 10 million tons per year of wood), strategic fiber sourcing should accrue to their advantage over traditional pulp and paper competitors. Aggressive and well-financed exporters gain that advantage, in...
Foresters Nationwide Are Warning Of Increased Wildfire Danger
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...
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