Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee

Save the Date for the Fayette County Learn to Burn Workshop. This workshop will be held on the first available burn day of the week of May 14-20, 2023. To sign up to receive registration information, contact the Fayette County Extension Office at 205.932.8941.

Register today for the Fayette County Forestry Demonstration Tour. This year's tour will be held on September 8, 2022 in the Newtonville community. For more information and to register, call 334-505-9124. Registration deadline is August 31st.

The Fayette County Forestry Planning Committee will host a Tree Giveaway Wednesday, March 2nd, beginning at 8 AM at the Fayette County Extension Office. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some varieties available include persimmon, bald cypress, white oak, dogwood and red maple.

The Fayette County Forestry Planning Committee will host a hardwood tree giveaway Wednesday, March 17th, beginning at 9 am at the Fayette County Extension Office Farmers Market area. Trees will be given away on a first come, first served basis. The committee would like to thank Fulmer Forestry for donating these trees.

Join us for the tree giveaway next Friday, February 26th at 10 am!

Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee updated their business hours.

Upcoming Forestry Field Day . . .

Preston Phillips of Birmingham was presented with his TREE Farm certification! His forest is managed for multiple-use benefit, with recreation as the primary objective followed by timber management. Phillips has been committed to providing natural habitat for a variety of native wildlife species through prescribed burning and supplemental plantings. AFC Forest Ranger Jonathan Norton presented Phillips with his sign.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is conducting Southern Pine Beetle damage flights!

Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Commitee would like to thank: Collet Ray, Larry Hardy, Cindy Owens, Sonia Gardner, Ronnie Rena Brasher, Jerry Smith, Anthony Phillips, Deron Lacey, Jeff Bradford, Karl Byrd, Jonathan Norton, Kaleb Kreamer and the good people of Fayette and Lamar Counties for successful 2018 Landowner Outreach Meetings!

We had a good time, delicious food and great fellowship! Can't wait until next year! THANKS!!!

ATFA Shortleaf Pine Field Day, June 8th 2018

Happy Arbor Day from the Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee!!!

Thank you to everyone who made our FAWN program a success.

Fayette County FAWN, October 24, 2017 was held at Guthrie Smith Park in Fayette. This program is attended by all 6th grade students in Fayette County School System. Stations are manned by personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, the Alabama Forestry Commission from Fayette, Lamar & Pickens Counties, The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, and Georgia Pacific. Thank you to all these agencies who sponsor and support Fayette County FAWN. Other sponsors include, Jasper Lumber Company, Hindco, Inc., The Forestry Planning Committees of Fayette and Lamar Counties, The Fayette County Extension Office and The Lamar County Extension Office.

Fayette County Alabama Extension Office

If you or someone you know is in need of PLM or CFE points, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Offices in Lamar and Fayette County will be hosting a Forestry Workshop Tuesday, October 31st at the Lamar County Extension Office. For more details, see the flyer or call our office. Registration deadline is October 27th.

The 2017 YACHT 4-H Summer Day Camp!

Alabama Forestry Commission staffing crisis

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Fayette County Alabama Extension Office

We have experienced a very busy summer at the Extension Office and it isn't over yet! From Pond Management and Tomato Sandwiches to 4-H and Wild Hogs, we've covered quite a bit of ground this summer. What can we do to help you and your community? Contact us with any questions you may have, or stop by and visit our office. We encourage all Fayette County citizens to complete our needs assessment survey to help us better serve you! The survey can be found at:https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XrlDBuIDswMuyx

Here are a few pictures from our Wild Hog Management workshop. Special thanks to Matt Brock, Technical Assistance Biologist with the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries for presenting a great program. We would also like to thank the Fayette County Forestry Planning Committe for sponsoring the meal.

Take a look at this great opportunity for local landowners. Be sure to call and register for a seat and a meal, sponsored by the Fayette County Forestry Planning Committee.

Wild Pig Damage Management program in Fayette County on June 27!

Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee's cover photo

Damage from the 2016 drought is evident across Alabama

al.com Dead and dying evergreens can be seen across the state according to Alabama Forestry Commission

We had an awesome time Saturday! Thanks to Jasper Lumber Company and all the speakers for a really great Tour!

Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2017 Arbor Week Tree Giveaway a success. Special thanks to Kenny and Chuck as well as the staff of the the Fayette Cooperative Extension. Hope to see everyone again next year!

Good Roots

Good Roots Grant 2017
The Alabama Power Foundation is pleased to announce the Good Roots grant program, coordinated with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association and the Alabama Forestry Commission. Through Good Roots, the Foundation will supply up to $1,000 per grant to purchase trees for planting in cities, towns, communities and nonprofit organizations across central and south Alabama.
Good Roots is designed to help keep our communities beautiful and vibrant. The trees must be used in public areas – to enhance a park, add a canopy over the street or help shade a hot parking lot. They can be used around schoolyards, churches and libraries; but can’t be used by an individual or at a residence. Good Roots does not support shrubs or other landscaping foliage.
For more information on Good Roots grants and to apply, visit http://powerofgood.com/good-roots/
The application is available on the website from February 6 until April 7. Schools, churches, municipalities and 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to apply.

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The Fayette/Lamar County Forestry Planning Committee will have a FREE tree giveaway Wednesday, February 22, 2017 until noon!

It will be at the Fayette County Extension Office @ 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette. (Behind Wal-Mart)

Hope to see you there!

2016 FAWN Photos! We had a great time!