Arkansas Forestry Division

Congratulations to Billy Black and the @ARDeptAg Law Enforcement Team on being recognized by the @ARCattlemen with their Producer Educator Award this evening!

May is Wildland Fire Training Month in Pope County! County Judge Ben Cross presented the official proclamation yesterday to attendees of the Arkansas River Valley Wildland Fire Academy in Russellville, recognizing their vital role in wildfire preparedness and response.

The Tontitown Fire Department in Benton County recently received a 2001 Pierce Pumper Firetruck from the Rural Fire Protection Program. Pictured (L-R): Fire Chief Ryan Krug, RFP Administrator Kathryn Mahan-Hooten, and Fire Captain Nick Ardemagni.

Our final Free Tree Friday events are happening this week. Due to the weather forecast, we will provide updates on any cancellations Friday morning. All giveaways will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all seedlings are handed out. Learn more: agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban…

This week, we hosted a qualified prescribed burner training course at White Oak Lake State Park. The course equips landowners with the skills to plan and conduct prescribed burns safely and effectively — an essential tool for managing healthy forests and reducing wildfire risk.

This week, we are leading a hands-on bulldozer training at Camp Robinson. We’re proud to work with our partners to provide this essential training, strengthening our ability to respond to wildfires and protect communities across Arkansas.

Free Tree Fridays continue this week! All giveaways are on a first-come, first-served basis and will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all seedlings are handed out. Learn more: agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban…

Free Tree Fridays continue this week! All giveaways are on a first-come, first-served basis and will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all seedlings are handed out. Learn more: agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban…

Due to storm damage at our dispatch center at Malvern, please use these numbers for response requests: 501-690-2893 501-732-8045 Stay safe!

Free Tree Fridays continue this week! Due to the weather forecast, we will provide updates on any cancellations Friday morning. All giveaways will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all seedlings are handed out. Learn more: agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban…

County Forester Regine Skelton was recently named the Outstanding Tree Farm Inspector of the Year for the Southern Region by @AmForestFndn! Join us in congratulating Regine on this well-deserved recognition! Photo Credit: Arkansas Tree Farm Program

Are you a landowner interested in learning how to use prescribed fire safely and effectively on your property? Register for an upcoming Qualified Prescribed Burner Course today! The next training is April 15-16 in Bluff City. Learn more and register: register-ed.com/events/view/22…

Free Tree Fridays continue this week! Seedlings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until supplies run out. Learn more: agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/urban…

There's one week left to register for the 2025 Arkansas River Valley Wildland Fire Academy! Dates are May 12-May 23. All classes will be held on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville, AR. Register before March 30 at arkansaswildlandfireacademy.com.

@quagmire1092 No - the purple indicates a wildfire that the U.S. Forest Service responded to.

@ARForestryDiv Does purple/Forest Service indicate a prescribed burn?

Fire danger remains high to extreme across the state, with burn bans in effect for many counties. 📲 For wildfire updates, check the thread below. 🔎 To check your county's fire risk & burn ban, visit: mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forest…

Two active fires as of 2:15 p.m. on 3/21/25.

Three active fires as of 1:10 p.m. on 3/21/25.