Division of Forestry

NEWS:

OHV Safety Course Law takes effect July 1, 2008 for riders under 16 years of age on PUBLIC LANDS ONLY
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Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-Share Program begins July 30, 2008

Fire and Prevention

January 1- June 30, 2008:
2,435 Wildfires | 169,247 Acres

• Florida Wildfires Map
• Map: Keetch-Byram Drought Index

More Wildfire and Prevention

Forests and Landowners:

Forest Services Vendor Database
Invasive Non-natives: Cogon Grass
Invasive Grass Gobbles Up Acreage In Florida (cogon grass article- DACS)
Causes of Oak Mortality
Surplus Pine Seed for Sale

Florida's Fantastic Forests (article from VisitFlorida.com)
Florida Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation (www.floridaohv.org)

The Florida Division of Forestry consists of more than 1250 dedicated employees with the mission to protect and manage the forest resources of Florida, ensuring that they are available for future generations.

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.

Our goal is to provide you with information about programs which are implemented by our Field Operations fire and forest resource staff in 15 field units across the state.

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.

Silviculture Best Management Practices 2007 Implementation Survey (pdf, 1M)
2008 Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Consumer Fireworks Task Force
Pine Seedlings for Sale
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants
An initiative that teams Florida landowners with County Foresters to help manage their land. Visit Your Forest- Managed.
Mat (Shovel) Logging for Silviculture Best Management Practices

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services