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Wetland restoration is an integral part of the Division of Forestry’s management of state forest resources. Find out more about these projects in the Hydrological Restoration Activity Report.



 
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State Forest Recreation

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Outdoor recreational opportunities on Florida's State Forests are as diverse as the resources themselves. Most recreational opportunities in Florida's State Forests are passive in nature. Utilizing old roadbeds and fire lanes as trails, people can physically brush up against Florida's natural and untamed resources.

Whether it's by bicycle, horse, or foot, visitors to State Forests in Florida can experience first-hand the same outdoor elements that early settlers and inhabitants once experienced. In addition to providing outdoor recreation, state forest trails serve as outdoor classrooms for people of all ages to explore and learn.

A locked gate or closed road does not mean a state forest is closed to the public. Due to minimal staff or lack of facilities, some state forests require visitors to obtain a State Forest Use Permit for entrance onto the forest. In addition, any group activity on a state forest requires that a State Forest Use Authorization be obtained in advance by contacting the state forest you plan to visit.

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Become a Trailwalker... We've got your trails cut out for you.
Trailtrotter program
Explore the forests on horseback... as a Trailtrotter

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Want to take an active role in protecting our state forests for future generations? Join
Friends of Florida State Forests, Inc.

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These State Forests are part of the1400 mile Florida National Scenic Trail:

Florida Trail Brochure (pdf)(US Forest Service)

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The T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation Act promotes the development of an OHV recreational system.

State Forest OHV trails:

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These State Forests are part of the
Great Florida Birding Trail:


Have a question about recreation on state forests?

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Lorna L. Tucker, Public Information / Marketing Specialist
Division of Forestry
3125 Conner Blvd. C25
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Telephone: 850-414-0871
FAX: 850-921-6724
Email: FLDOFrecreation@doacs.state.fl.us

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