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Angelina, Sabine National Forest Ragtown RX Prescribed Burn

March 21, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn with Helicopter support today only, located in Compartments 30, 37-41 (BLOCKS A - D) 4,943 acres, which is located in the Ragtown Area. 

Winds are predicted from the Southeast at 5-9 mph. Also, we advised and long range drift may affect some of the areas.

Forest Service Reduces Wildfire Risk, Improves Forest Health with Controlled Burns

January 27, 2021 – The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will conduct controlled burn operations in the next few months.

The controlled burn areas will be marked with signs as needed to include signboards and electronic road signs. Those near national forests may see smoke columns, reduced visibility in low lying areas, and additional traffic along Forest Service roads.

National Forests, Grasslands in Texas Opens More Recreation Areas

May 22, 2020 — The USDA Forest Service today announced that it is partially reopening some Recreation Areas on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas that had been temporarily shut down for the health and safety of visitors and staff because of Covid-19.

The following areas scheduled to reopen May 22 include:

Angelina National Forest (Camping and Day use open)
• Boykin Springs Recreation Area
• Caney Creek Recreation Area
• Townsend Recreation Area 

National Forests, Grasslands in Texas Temporarily Shuts Down Overnight Camping in Wildlife Management Areas

April 13, 2020 – In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will temporarily shut down overnight camping in Wildlife Management Areas effective April 11.

Wildlife Management Areas impacted by this announcement include:

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