The Virginia Department Of Forestry - Shaping Virginia's Forests
Fall Fire Season
Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) remind everyone to be careful with outdoor fire any time of year but especially during the fall and spring seasons when the risk of a fire escaping is greatest.
Fall fire season runs through November 30th. Each autumn, after the leaves turn color, they dry out and fall to the ground creating ‘fuel’ for a wildland fire. As humidity levels drop and winds increase this time of year, it doesn’t take long for a fire to escape.
VDOF records indicate that humans cause more than 95 percent of wildland fires – the bulk of which are preventable.
Take safety precautions to prevent a debris burn, campfire, or hot ashes from a woodstove or fireplace from escaping and becoming a wildland fire. Pay attention to your surroundings and keep an eye on the weather so that you don’t become a wildland fire statistic.
New, Noteworthy and Upcoming
Fall Foliage. Whether you travel in a car, on a bicycle, or by foot, you'll find vibrant color during this fall season. Visit our Fall Foliage page to see what's unfolding, and where to go to see it! You can also follow the progress of fall color on our blog and on Twitter.
State Forest Use Permit. The State Forest Use Permit is required for anyone 16 years and older who hunts, fishes, traps, rides mountain bikes or horses in one of Virginia’s 19 State Forests. Anyone walking, hiking or canoeing will not need the Use Permit. The State Forest Use Permit is available online or at authorized retailers who sell the Virginia state hunting license.
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Last modified: Thursday, 19-Nov-2009 13:31:04 EST