| Formation | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Type | Government organization |
| Purpose | Forestry |
| Headquarters | 513 Madison Avenue Montgomery, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 32°22′48″N 86°18′7″W / 32.38000°N 86.30194°W |
Region served | Alabama |
State Forester | Rick Oates |
| Website | www.forestry.alabama.gov |
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is the forest management agency for the U.S. state of Alabama. It was created as a state agency by an act of the Alabama Legislature in 1924. Its general mission is protecting Alabama's forests from wildfire, insects, and diseases; assisting landowners practice responsible forest management on their private property; and educating the general public about the value of Alabama's forests.[1] It established the Alabama Champion Tree Program in 1970 and continues to maintain it.[2]