Prescribed Burn Planned for Gulf State Park March 2010

Press Release: "A prescribed burn on 24 acres within Gulf State Park is planned for March 2010, weather permitting. The Alabama State Parks Division, in conjunction with the Alabama Forestry Commission and the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores will conduct this burn as part of a Pitcher Plant Bog/Longleaf Pine Management Plan. The burn will take place on two separate small tracts of land located east of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail.

Every effort will be made to ensure proper smoke management and safety of surrounding areas during this period. As evidenced in past burns, the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Fire Departments will assist as needed."