Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director
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Florida Division of Forestry Field Operations

Okeechobee District

Counties Served:

 Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Highlands, Indian River, and Glades

Address:

 Okeechobee District
Florida Division of Forestry
5200 Hwy. 441 North
Okeechobee, FL 34972-8697

Telephone:

863/ 462-5160

SunCom:

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Fax:

 863/ 462-5162

Manager:

 James Rath, Email: rathj@doacs.state.fl.us

Report a wildfire:

 863/ 462-5160

Burning Authorizations:

 863/ 462-5163

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:
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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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