Press Releases: Forestry

Oklahoma Forestry Services is now accepting applications for the 2026 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program. The program offers match-free grants for local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit groups and…

Oklahoma Forestry Services, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, has launched a new backpack program at 84 rural libraries across the state. The program, created and overseen by…

For more information:Keith Merckx, Public Information Officerkeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 March 11, 2025 Increased Wildfire Danger This Week OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging an elevated level of caution…

For more information:Keith Merckx, Information Representativekeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 July 2, 2024 Forestry Services Urges Caution with Fireworks OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging extra caution with fireworks and…

For more information:Dieter Rudolph, OFS Forest Health Specialistdieter.rudolph@ag.ok.gov | 405.640.9492 April 23, 2024 Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Three Oklahoma Counties OKLAHOMA CITY — The destructive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)…

For more information:Keith Merckx, Information RepresentativeKeith.Merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 March 12, 2024 Groundbreaking Agency Collaboration Speeds Wildfire Response OKLAHOMA CITY — Warnings of imminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape that went…

For more information: Keith Merckx, Information RepresentativeKeith.Merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 January 17, 2024 Oklahoma Forestry Services Reports 2023 Wildfire Numbers OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) closed out 2023 with…

For more information:Keith Merckx, Information RepresentativeKeith.Merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 September 27, 2023 Tree Seedling Sale Begins October 2 GOLDSBY, Okla. — More than 30 varieties of tree seedlings native to Oklahoma…

For more information:Mark Bays, Urban Forestry CoordinatorMark.Bays@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6150 September 6, 2023 Urban Grants Now Offered by Oklahoma Forestry Services OKLAHOMA CITY – Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be…