Press Releases: Forestry

For more information:   Keith Merckx, Information Representativekeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6156 Caution Urged with High Fire Danger OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans to use extreme caution in the…

For more information:  Keith Merckx, OFS Information Representativekeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908  Forester Mark Bays Recognized for Lifetime Achievement Oklahoma Forestry Services Urban Forestry Coordinator Mark Bays is the 2022 recipient of the…

For more information:  Mark Bays, Urban Forestry CoordinatorMark.Bays@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6150August 16, 2022 Urban Grants Available from Oklahoma Forestry Services OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be available…

For more information:  Morgan Vance, Chief of Communications Morgan.vance@ag.ok.gov December 14, 2021 ODAFF Encourages Livestock Owners to Prepare for Wildfires OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – With conditions lining up for severe…

For more information:  Michelle Finch-Walker   Michelle.finch@ag.ok.gov/580-236-1021 December 13, 2021 Extreme Fire Weather Predicted Wednesday  A damaging and potentially life-threatening wildfire event is expected over the southern Great Plains on Wednesday.…

For more information: Michelle Finch-Walker  Michelle.finch@ag.ok.gov580-236-1021 December 9, 2021 Oklahoma Prepares for Increasing Fire Danger In anticipation of Friday’s record temperatures, an approaching dry cold front and persistent dryness across western and north-central parts…

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Michelle Finch, OK Forestry PIO  michelle.finch@ag.ok.gov  580-236-1021 November 29, 2021  Oklahoma Forestry Services’ Engages Law Enforcement in Fire Response  OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla – Law enforcement officers frequently…