State Forester and Director of the Florida Forest Service Jim Karels has been named to the Florida Foresters Hall of Fame. [Read more…] about Director of Florida Forest Service Named to Florida Foresters Hall of Fame
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Florida Forest Service to Host Tree Distribution for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Forest Service will host a tree distribution on Saturday, October 12 in Bristol. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service to Host Tree Distribution for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Florida Forest Service Highlights National Fire Prevention Week
The Florida Forest Service is highlighting the dangers associated with wildfire, encouraging Floridians to prioritize wildfire prevention and preparation during National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 – 12. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Highlights National Fire Prevention Week
Florida Forest Service Urges Caution as Dry Conditions Elevate Wildfire Threat
The Florida Forest Service is urging Floridians to exercise caution as record high temperatures and dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the state, elevating the fire danger level. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Urges Caution as Dry Conditions Elevate Wildfire Threat
Florida Forest Service Accepting Applications for Urban and Community Forestry Grant Programs
The Florida Forest Service today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program and the 2019 Managing Community Forests Grant Program. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Accepting Applications for Urban and Community Forestry Grant Programs
Florida State Forest Campgrounds To Close at 1 PM Today
As Hurricane Dorian approaches with expected Category 4 force, the Florida Forest Service will close certain Florida State Forest campgrounds effective today, Friday, August 30 at 1:00 PM EST. [Read more…] about Florida State Forest Campgrounds To Close at 1 PM Today
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Approves Over $500,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service today announced more than $500,000 approved for volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Approves Over $500,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Commissioner Nikki Fried and Florida Forest Service Provide Fire Tips for Independence Day
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service are encouraging Floridians to use caution with fire while celebrating. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried and Florida Forest Service Provide Fire Tips for Independence Day
Update: Florida Forest Service Battling 32,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
Wildfire’s smoke not expected to impact I-75 travel along Alligator Alley
The Florida Forest Service is continuing to battle a 32,000-acre wildfire in the eastern Florida Everglades in west-central Broward County. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Forest Service Battling 32,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
Florida Forest Service Battling 17,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
Uncontained fire’s smoke may impact I-75 travel along Alligator Alley
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 17,000-acre wildfire in the eastern Florida Everglades in west-central Broward County, smoke from which may impact I-75 through Alligator Alley. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 17,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
