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Division of Forestry

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The Forestry Tour for Florida Educators offers an opportunity to learn about forestry while earning 30 CEU hours. Application deadline is March 12, 2010.

2010 Urban and Community Forestry Grants- Submission deadline is April 2, 2010

Sublease Available:
Goethe State Forest in Levy County, Florida has a 40-acre site with facilities available for a five (5) year Sublease. For more information, read the Advertisement and the Bid Package/Specifications.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA):

• ARRA and Division of Forestry
• Florida Forest Health Improvement Initiative
• Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration Private Landowner Incentive Program

• Photo Contest- Quarterly winners
• Land Management Uniform Accounting Council- 2009 Annual Report (pdf)

Wildfire and Prevention

• New Road Signs Alert Drivers of Prescribed Burns
• What To Do If You Encounter Smoke on the Highway (pdf)
• More Wildfire and Prevention

Forests and Landowners

• Looking for the Biggest Trees... Champion Trees of Florida
• Forest Services Vendor Database
• Invasive Non-natives: Cogon Grass
• More Forest Management

State Forests and Recreation

• Resource Management Plans for State Forests
• Featured Site:
  The Mud Springs Recreation Area at Welaka State Forest
• Geocaching on state forests!
• Find a State Forest near you!

Wildfire prevention and suppression are key components in our efforts to protect homeowners from the threat of damage in a natural, fire-dependent environment. We are dedicated to training individuals to meet these goals.

In addition to managing over one million acres of State Forests for multiple public uses including timber, recreation and wildlife habitat, we also provide services to landowners throughout the state with technical information and grant programs.

The Division’s forestry programs are implemented by its Field Operations staff within 15 field units across the state. Field personnel and equipment provide a more responsive and comprehensive approach to land management and wildfire control statewide.

Questions?

• Ask your County Forester about services that are available to property owners.
• Call your local Division of Forestry office to report a wildfire or get a burning authorization.

More

• “Nicole’s Law” promotes the safety of children under 16 who participate in equestrian activities.
• Have an invasive exotic plant problem? Find help at FloridaInvasives.org
• Economic Impact Analysis of Woody Biomass Utilization for Bioenergy in Florida
• Tips To Prevent Infestation Of Insects and Diseases In Firewood.
• Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants
• Causes of Oak Mortality

Help Prevent Wildfire In Your Community. Wildfire Mitigation Specialists present fire prevention programs for local schools, community groups, and events. Contact the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist in your area.