National Forests in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 1,272 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today.
The prescribed burn will take place in the southwest side of the forest, slightly northwest of the community of Sumtra. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.
People are [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 1,211 acres in the Apalachicola National Forest today.
The prescribed burn will take place near the Tallahassee Airport, off Springhill Road and New Light Church Road. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.
People are reminded that [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning approximately 1,162 acres on the Apalachicola National Forest starting at about 10 a.m. today.
The prescribed burn will take place in an area in the far southwestern portion of the forest, slightly northwest of the community of Sumatra.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation [...]

This upcoming weekend, August 14-15, many National Forests in Florida recreation sites are fee-free in honor of Back-to-School.
Get the family outdoors and have a great time before settling back into the classroom!
Free admission applies to certain sites within the Ocala, Apalachicola, and Osceola National Forests.
Review the full list of sites in each of the National [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fl. – The USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida has selected Mike Herrin as the Ocala National Forest District Ranger. Herrin is the current District Ranger for the Three Rivers Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest in Montana.
Herrin, a 25-year veteran of the USDA Forest Service, started his career as a seasonal [...]