TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 632 acres on the Apalachicola National Forest starting at about 10 a.m. today.
The prescribed burn will take place slightly northwest of Crawfordville. 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 2011 prescribed burning season.
Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may contact the Apalachicola Zone Fire Management Officer at (850) 524-1244 to be placed on a notification list for future burns.
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