National Forests in Florida

TALLAHASSEE – The U.S. Forest Service will waive the day-use fees associated with many recreation sites or amenities on national forests nationwide on Saturday, Sept. 24, in celebration of Public Lands Day. The annual National Public Lands Day coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation with the support of the Forest Service and other federal [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning again today in the Apalachicola National Forest.  The prescribed burn will take place at approximately 10 a.m. just south of the Tallahassee Airport.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.  These summer burns are very important [...]

The Apalachicola National Forest is developing a report which will recommend a minimum road system on the forest needed to provide a safe and efficient travel system and that provides for the protection, management, and use of National Forest System lands. At this time, we are requesting comments from the public which will be considered [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the southwest corner of Bradwell Bay Wilderness near Forest Road 13, northwest of Sopchoppy. 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 in the Apalachicola National Forest today. The prescribed burn will take place in the central portion of the forest, off of Highway 67 south of Hosford.  The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires. People are reminded [...]