TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 1399 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today.
The prescribed burn will take place in the southern portion of the Apalachicola National Forest east of U.S. Highway 67 and adjacent to the Ochlockonee river drainage. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.
People are reminded that the smoke they may see today and tomorrow in this vicinity is not coming from a wildfire. Motorists are cautioned to drive slowly with lights on while traveling in smoky areas.
This is one of many prescribed burns the Apalachicola National Forest is doing during the 2010 prescribed burning season.
Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may contact the Apalachicola Zone Fire Management Officer at 850.926.3561 ext 6523 to be placed on a notification list for future burns.
Today’s burn is in burn unit 92 (see the Apalachicola’s 2010 planned burn map):
2010 Prescribed Fire Planning
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