Severe dry conditions have led four Louisiana parishes to issue burn bans this week. Jonathan Brazzell, a hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, said that although weather patterns dumped a lot of rain on the state in June, the spigot was closed afterward. "It just shut off," he said. "It's a flash drought." Parishes with burn bans as of Thursay morning, (Aug. 6, 2026) included Caldwell, DeSoto, Union and Washington. Check out a map of parishes that have established...

Kisatchie National Forest Supervisor Lisa Lewis presents Wade Dubea a plaque of appreciation for his service as Louisiana State Forester for 18 years. Dubea retired officially in August. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) has posted the job of State Forester for the department following the retirement of Wade Dubea, who served in that position for about 18 years. According to the posting, LDAF "is seeking an experienced and dedicated State Forester to lead the agency's...

The Florida Forestry Association is seeking a facilitor for its Florida Master Logger training program, which also will manage and coordinate the organization's involvement in regulatory and environmental policy issues. The director of Forestry & Regulatory Affairs would be the title of the person hired. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026. Resume's should be emailed to info@flforestry.org, or can be mailed to Job Opening, Floriday Forestry Association, 402 E. Jefferson St.,...