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
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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
Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
I-95 now open in both directions per the Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Forest Service continues battling a 450-acre wildfire outside Jacksonville, and is encouraging motorists and residents to exercise caution in the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Highlight Wildfire Awareness Week
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service this week are urging residents to exercise caution with outdoor burning during Florida’s Wildfire Awareness Week, April 7 – 13. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Highlight Wildfire Awareness Week
The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Celebrating the New Year with Fireworks
Fireworks and campfires pose wildfire risks year-round, and the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging all to use caution as they celebrate the New Year. [Read more…] about The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Celebrating the New Year with Fireworks
The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Disposing of Christmas Trees
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely. [Read more…] about The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Disposing of Christmas Trees