Arkansas Forestry Division

Our mission is to protect Arkansas’s forests from wild land fire and natural hazards while promoting forest health, stewardship, development and conservation.

[Wes Ward @weswardAR]

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

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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.

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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.

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/B96pV0StNI

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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.

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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.

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/B96pV0StNI

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/B96pV0StNI

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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!

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/B96pV0StNI

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/tinXgxIkKY

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/B96pV0StNI

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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 https://t.co/NY7eAVaeJl.

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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: https://t.co/qybFqBPzsZ

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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

[Arkansas Forestry Division @ARForestryDiv]

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