Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    Michael C. Long, Director
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Florida Division of Forestry Field Operations

Lakeland District

Counties Served:

 Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas

Address:

 Lakeland District Office
Florida Division of Forestry
5745 S. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33813

Telephone:

863/ 648-3163

SunCom:

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Fax:

 863/ 648-3169

Manager:

 Gary Zipprer, Email: zippred@doacs.state.fl.us

Report a wildfire:

 863/ 648-3160

Burning Authorizations:

 863/ 648-3160

County Forester:

Contact for forest management, urban and community forestry assistance, tree farm, or cost-share grant information for your property.

Forest Area Supervisor:

 Contact for prescribed burning, fire line plowing, wildfire hazard mitigation, and other questions about wildfire prevention on your property.

State Forests:
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
851 County Road 630 East
Frostproof, FL 33843
Telephone: 863/ 635-8589
Interested in learning about the danger of wildfires and how to help prevent them in your community?  
Our Wildfire Mitigation Specialist can present fire prevention programs for local schools, community groups, and events.
Contact the Specialist in your county for more information or to sign up for a program!

 
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