2 Prescribed Fires Planned At Oak Mountain State Park

SHELBY COUNTY, AL — Prescribed burns of two longleaf pine tree zones at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham are planned for mid-February through March 2021, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

The burns will take place in two locations within the park: approximately 168 acres near the upper fishing lakes and approximately 130 acres near the campground.

"Every effort will be made to ensure proper smoke management and safety of the surrounding areas during the burn period," the ADCNR said. "The City of Pelham Fire Department has been notified and will be on standby if needed."

The longleaf management program at Oak Mountain is a partnership between Alabama State Parks, the Alabama Forestry Commission and The Nature Conservancy in Alabama. TNC will provide trained personnel, ATV equipment and logistics expertise to assist with the controlled burns.