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2026 Press Releases

Alabama’s National Forests mark start of 2026 recreation season

Release Date: April 10, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala., April 8, 2026) — The recreation season for 2026 has officially begun on Alabama’s four national forests.The Forest Service…

South Sandy Wildfire 100% contained

Release Date: March 24, 2026
Brent, Ala., March 24, 2026 — The South Sandy wildfire is 100% contained and held at 265 acres. Forest Service fire crews have been mopping up and…

Forest Service firefighters respond to wildfire at South Sandy Shooting Range

Release Date: March 23, 2026
(Brent, Ala., March 23, 2026) — Forest Service firefighters are responding to a wildfire at theSouth Sandy Shooting Range near Hale County and…

National Forests in Alabama announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

Release Date: February 19, 2026
(Montgomery, AL, February 19, 2026) — The National Forests in Alabama is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is…