A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, wildfire fuel reduction and invasive species control.
The 140-acre burn will take place in a section of the park’s campground between August 18 and September 3, 2020, weather permitting.
If weather conditions are favorable during the burn period, an additional 110 acres of marsh near the campground might be burned as well to reduce the risk of wildfire in that area. The planned burns will not affect camping reservations for campsites outside of the burn location.
The Alabama Forestry Commission will conduct the prescribed burns for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division. Every effort is being made to ensure safety and proper smoke management during these burns.