Forestry Controlled Burn Season : 1 December thru 30 June:
Fort Stewart Forestry Branch will be burning in the following training area today,
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025: 1. A4.3 – 348 acres- Helicopter burn. Area is 11 miles NE of Bldg. 1- and 3-miles SW of Richmond Hill fire tower. Flames and smoke WILL be visible from GA highway 144E. Caution smoke signs will be placed along highway 144E. Predicted winds are NW 5-7 MPH. 2. A8.1 – 596 acres- Helicopter burn. Area is 9 miles NE of Bldg. 1- and 5-miles W of Richmond Hill fire tower. Flames and smoke WILL be visible from GA highway 144E. Caution smoke signs will be placed along highway 144E. Predicted winds are NW 5-7 MPH.
NWS FIRE DANGER RATING
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Forestry Branch manages approximately 240,000 acres of upland and flatwood pine forest, forested wetlands and openings through its forest management program. That’s the largest forestry program in the Army east of the Mississippi river!
The Forestry Branch uses tools such as prescribed burning and timber thinning to achieve a superior training environment for our Soldiers.
Controlled (prescribed) burning is a managed burn that uses low intensity fire to improve and enhance our Soldiers' training lands, clear underbrush to reduce wildfire hazards, and improve wildlife habitat.
