U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in Alabama

08/10/2026

You can register via Outdoor Alabama's link below or visit the National Forests in Alabama webpage for educators and register here https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/alabama/educational/educators

Interested in a premier, five-part virtual conservation program designed to help you navigate our state’s incredible public spaces? We have just the series for you!

Join us as we explore the history of Alabama's public lands, the conservation efforts that protect them, and the many ways you can enjoy them!

Register now👇
https://www.outdooralabama.com/DiscoverPublicLands

08/09/2026

Join us in wishing a happy 82nd birthday to
! Thank you for always reminding
us that “only you can prevent wildfires."

08/06/2026

When was the last time you did a tick
check?
Forest Service researchers are studying how
prescribed fire may help reduce tick
populations — and potentially lower
exposure to tick-borne diseases like Lyme
disease.
It’s another way Forest Service science
helps connect healthy landscapes with
healthier communities. Link in the
comments.
(Photo by Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural
Research Service.)
To learn more about this research, please
visit: https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/65343

08/05/2026

Stay safe and hydrated while enjoying your
big backyard during American Adventures
Month!
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid sugary drinks and alcohol, as they
can lead to dehydration.
Know before you go:

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08/05/2026

Save the date for a fun-filled morning at the Tuskegee National Forest Youth Fishing Derby! Join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7 AM to 11 AM at beautiful Okhussee Thloko (Big Pond) in Tuskegee, Alabama.

After being postponed last weekend due to rain, we’re excited to welcome youth ages 3–15 for this free community event. Families are encouraged to come out, enjoy the outdoors, and support their young anglers. Please note that all participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and should bring their own bait and tackle.

For questions or additional details, feel free to contact the Tuskegee Ranger District at 334‑552‑3145. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/04/2026

Keep bears wild; keep people safe.
Store food & scented stuff in bear‑resistant
containers or locked in your vehicle.
Make noise on trails so you don’t surprise a
bear.
Give bears space — back up and let them
do their thing.
Do not feed wildlife. Ever.
If you see a bear: stay calm, slowly back
away, and speak firmly.

07/21/2026

Did You Know?

National forests provide timber for our homes, protect watersheds that sustain agriculture and hydropower, deliver clean drinking water to millions and offer world‑class places for recreation and tourism. Protect, enjoy and support sustainable management of
these public lands.

07/17/2026

🎉 Conecuh National Forest is celebrating 90 years!

Since 1936, Conecuh has grown into a thriving longleaf pine ecosystem that supports wildlife, recreation, and collaborative forest stewardship.

From longleaf restoration to habitat conservation for species like the gopher tortoise, Eastern indigo snake, and red‑cockaded woodpecker—Conecuh’s story is one of partnership and resilience.

Visit the National Forests in Alabama website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/alabama to learn more about the Conecuh National Forest.

07/09/2026

Choosing your camping
vibe? Say less.

Developed
campgrounds = the “I
like toilets and trash
cans” era. 🚽

Dispersed camping =
the “I’m basically feral
but in a fun, outdoorsy
way” era. 🌲⛺️

Whichever you pick, stay
safe and enjoy your big
backyard.

07/07/2026

Did You Know?

At the Forest Service, we practice active forest management.
This is forest maintenance that keeps forests open, healthy and
productive. This work includes:

- Mechanical
treatments to thin
overstocked forests

- Timber sales to
deliver wood to
market

- Reforestation to
grow strong, healthy
forests

- Prescribed fires
(good fire) to clean
the forest floor and
mimic natural cycles