United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Supervisor and Rangers (Line Officers)

Supervisor’s Office Carl Petrick – (334) 832-4470 Bankhead National Forest Andy Scott – (205) 489-5111 Conecuh National Forest Tim Mersmann – (334) 222-2555 Tuskegee National Forest Darrius Truss – (334) 727-2652 Talladega NF – Oakmulgee Vacant – (205) 926-9765 Talladega NF – Talladega Gloria Nielsen – (256) 362-2909 Talladega NF – Shoal Creek Karen McKenzie – (256) 463-2272

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Congressional Contacts – 115th Congress (FY 2017) NATIONAL U.S. Senators

Senior Senator Richard C. Shelby (R) - (202) 224-5744/ Fax (202) 224-3416 Senator (D) - (202) 224-4124/ Fax (202) 224-3149 FORESTS U.S. Representatives IN District 1: Rep. (R) - (202) 225-4931/ Fax (202) 225- 0562 District 2: Rep. (R) - (202) 225-2901/ Fax (202) 225-8913 District 3: Rep. Mike Rogers (R) - (202) 225-3261/ Fax (202) 226-8485 District 4: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (R) - (202) 225-4876/ Fax (202) 225-5587 District 6: Rep. (R) - (202) 225-4921/ Fax (202) 225-2082 District 7: Rep. (D) - (202) 225-2665/ Fax (202) 226-9567

For additional information please contact Public Affairs at (334) 832-4470. www.fs.usda.gov/alabama 8 National Forests in Alabama 2946 Chestnut Street Montgomery, AL 36107-3010 PH: (334) 832-4470, Fax (334) 241-8111 Website: www.fs.usda.gov/alabama Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/NFinAlabama Mobile app: Download “Alabama Great Escapes” USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: Forest Service National Forests Publication Number Publication Date USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Southern Region In Alabama FS0005 (MARCH/2018) Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250‐9410 or call (866) 632‐9992 (Toll‐free Customer Service), (800) 877‐8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377‐8642 (Relay voice users). RECREATION MANAGEMENT 5 The National Forests in Alabama are part “Creating Outdoor Recreational Opportunities” OUR of the USDA Forest Service National The Forest Service manages recreation sites and trails ALABAMA Forest System. There’s 4 national forests throughout Alabama’s national forests. The public can and 6 ranger districts. The Forests date INTEGRATED enjoy group picnic shelters, developed campgrounds, NATIONAL FORESTS back to the early 1900’s and contain fishing ponds, sandy-white beaches and numerous trails over 668,000 acres of public land. designated for hiking, horse-back riding, mountain biking 2017 FACTS APPROACH and off-road vehicles. The Recreation Fee Demonstration Program allows recreation user fees to be kept by the forest and applied directly back to the site to cover operating DESIGNATED 20.1mi. TO HEALTHIER expenses and maintenance. BANKHEAD TRAIL MILES- 386.2mi. National Forest 243.2mi. HIKING ENGINEERING PROGRAM 181,224 acres 42.4mi. 6 EQUESTRIAN NATIONAL FORESTS “Maintaining A Safe, Sustainable and 80.5mi. MOUNTAIN BIKE Reliable Infrastructure” TIMBER SOLD OFF-ROAD VEHICLE Managing the infrastructure of the National Forests in 34,537 MBF Talladega National Forest Alabama is the core function and responsibility of our Talladega and FIRE MANAGEMENT (thousand board feet) 1 engineering team. From design to inspection, engineers Shoal Creek Districts “Using Good Fire and Fighting Bad Fire” ROAD MILES ensure that the growing needs and the changing uses of 237,152 acres 63,321 CCF MAINTAINED Fire is a significant force in the forest environment. our forest roads are successfully met thru environmentally (cubic feet) $18m 323mi. and financially sustainable practices. TALLADEGA The Forest Service is responsible for monitoring good 2017 ALABAMA fire (controlled burns) and managing efforts to contain National Forest The National Forests FOREST BUDGET unexpected fires. HERITAGE PROGRAM 394,735 acres ML 2 7 in Alabama planted (all districts) 68mi. “Preserving the Past for the Future” approximately 613,438 longleaf pine containerized Talladega National Forest LANDS AND MINERALS MANAGEMENT seedlings covering 906 ML 4 2 The purpose of the Heritage Program is to protect acres and approximately Oakmulgee District ML 3 80mi. “Working Together to Care for the Land” 157,583 acres important heritage resources, share the values of these 89,000 shortleaf pine 173mi. containerized seedlings on The Lands and Minerals Program secures and protects resources with the public and contribute technical advice 163 acres. The improved *Additional: the public’s rights, title, value and interests in its national and information to forest managers. number of acres of existing TUSKEGEE ML 5- 2mi forests and authorizes a variety of uses to meet the needs young plantations was $322,824 1,068 acres. FEE DEMO RECEIPTS National Forest of present and future generations. *ML = Maintenance Level ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS 11,252 acres 8 Download ML explanations (Travel Q&As) “The Business of Managing National Forests” 22 WILDFIRES BURNED and Motor Vehicle Use Maps at ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT http://fs.usda.gov/goto/alabama/kbyd 3 National Forests in Alabama’s administrative operations “Contributing Pure Water, Air and Stable Soil” 1,009.25 acres provide leadership in public affairs and community PERMANENT TRAIL MILES MAINTAINED relations, customer support services, law enforcement, We recognize the importance of pure water, air and 131 WORKFORCE 225 (receiving mtce) and financial management activities that include budget soil as the foundation of ecosystem management. Our and finance, acquisition management, grants 26 TOTAL NEPA DECISIONS commitment is to use management practices that help $2,209,626 and agreements. Bankhead 1 Talladega 8 Shoal Creek 9 maintain or enhance the quality of water, soil productivity SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTS Oakmulgee 3 Tuskegee 3 Conecuh 2 and air in each of our forests. Supervisor’s Office 0

WILDLIFE, PLANT AND FISHERIES CONECUH 4 NATIONAL KV TIMBER MANAGEMENT FORESTS $417,503 $425,490 National Forest 66,845acres 83,852 acres “Protecting Wild and Sensitive Resources” RECEIPTS REHABILITATED WITH CONTROLLED FIRES

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Q U S USFS I T The goal of the Wildlife and Rare Species program is to PAYMENTS C K F A C VIOLATIONS 267 | INCIDENTS 340 MANAGED ENFORCEMENT maintain the biological diversity of all our plant and animal TO STATES $211,542 communities. We help ensure populations of game species. Oakmulgee - 119 Conecuh - 61 OTHER RECEIPTS We also recover threatened species, while managing the Talladega - 14 Shoal Creek - 27 LAND USE - $2,528 LAND USE risks of non-native invasive species. REC. SPECIAL USE - $370 406 PERMITS TIMBER SALVAGE SALES - $277 28 CULTURAL RESOURCE ACTIVE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER CLUSTERS DEVELOPED SURVEYS COMPLETED RECREATIONAL 13,372 acres 221 SITES