(Photo: The Orange Beach Community Website logo photo to the right was taken during a burn at the Gulf State Park in January 2003. The sunsets that occur during the burns at the Gulf State Park are some of the most beautiful.)February 06, 2008
CONTACT: Forrest Bailey
334-242-3901
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division, in cooperation with the Alabama Forestry Commission, is planning a prescribed burn in the time frame of February/March 2008, weather permitting. The burns will occur off of County Road 2, Highway 135 and the park campground. A third longleaf pine restoration zone is included for site preparation prior to a winter planting.
The fuel load within the park has been significantly reduced by a series of burns the preceding two years. The Division feels that the further elimination of fuel rendered by Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina will create a safer environment in regard to wildfire within the park and the outlying communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Every effort will be made to ensure safety and proper smoke management during this period.
For further information, contact Forrest Bailey at 334-242-3901 or 334-850-4331, or Gulf Resort State Park at 251-948-7275.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.
