National Forests in Florida

The Apalachicola National Forest is prescribed burning approximately 1,253 acres today west of the town of Wilma and east of Highway 379.  The burn is taking place in burn unit #69.  See MAP for details.
The Ocala National Forest is also prescribed burning about 3,000 acres in the Shockley Pasture area located north of County Road 42.  The [...]

The U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations Unit is continuing its efforts in requesting the public’s assistance for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those involved in posting threats and vandalizing government property in the Ocala National Forest.  See the Press Release for more details.

Work for the great outdoors in the U.S. Forest Service!
The Seminole Ranger District in the Ocala National Forest is looking to fill an Engineering Equipment Operator position.
The announcement numbers on www.USAJobs.gov are: 
ADS10-R8-NFF-SRD-1098G (for all applicants) and ADS10-R8-NFF-SRD-1098DP (for internal applicants)
The announcements will be open through April 15th.
Duties:  Operates gasoline- or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or [...]

The National Forests in Florida play a critical role in recovering the red-cockaded woodpecker, a federally endangered species.

Over the past 20 years, more than 530 red-cockaded woodpeckers have been moved from the Apalachicola National Forest — and more recently the Osceola National Forest — under the National Forests in Florida translocation program. The woodpecker populations [...]

Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival – Saturday, Oct. 17
The public is invited to attend the Forgotten Coast Black Bear Festival Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Carrabelle, FL. This fun and educational event includes bear habitat field trips, bird watching tours, wildlife presentations, children’s activities and more. Location is the Carrabelle City [...]