New Year Forest Management Hike on Wednesday, January 7, 2026– Join Alabama Forestry Foundation, US. Forest Service, and other partners for a New Year Forest Management Hike in Bankhead National Forest and begin 2026 with fresh ideas for forest management. Learn practical tips for improving forest health and biodiversity on your property as we explore towering hemlocks, majestic white oaks, and resilient shortleaf and longleaf pines, species that play a vital role in biodiversity and sustainable forest management. Discover Bankhead’s natural bridge and learn about how geology shapes forest ecosystems. Gain insights into caves and bats, and why they matter for healthy landscapes as well as information about invasive species and how to manage them. This hike is perfect for landowners who want to enhance their property’s ecological value, learn best practices for forest management, and connect with Alabama’s rich biodiversity. What to bring: comfortable hiking shoes, water, and your curiosity! Celebrate the new year with fresh air, scenic views, and actionable knowledge for your land while connecting with other landowners and forestry and natural resource professionals. The $15.00 registration fee includes lunch. Register HERE. The interpretive hike begins at 10:30 am CST from the Natural Bridge Recreation Area; Winston County Road 63, 1 mile north of Highway 278 and 10 miles south of Highway 33. North 34° 10’ 32.1” West 87° 16’ 36 For more information, contact Tyler Sibley 256-612-7694.
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