National Forests in Florida

Starting July 12, contractors will be clearing thick brush from the longleaf forests near Paisley in the Ocala National Forest to restore the habitat to one more suitable for red cockaded woodpeckers and other species who need the open understory that a healthy longleaf pine forest provides.
This project is funded by the American Recovery Act. [...]

The Florida Trail in Bradwell Bay and OHV Trails 3,3B and 3C have reopened after the wildfire, which was brought under control earlier this week by fire crews in the Apalachicola National Forest.
Contractors will be working on the OHV trails after the holiday weekend, so please be aware of their presence.
Please use caution navigating through [...]

Looking for something to do outdoors?  Check out the following events that the whole family can enjoy!
March 26-28, FLORIDA TRAIL DAYS–PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE:  The Florida Trail Association invites the public to celebrate “Florida Trail Days–Pathway to the Future in Haines City, Florida.  This weeklong event is filled with activities for youth and the young [...]

…sign up today to volunteer for the Florida Trail Association’s annual Swamp Tromp Work Party hosted by F-Troop at the Big Cypress National Preserve on March 13-19.  The work entails getting to those hard to reach sections of the Florida Trail deep in the heart of the Big Cypress. 
More information can be found at the U.S. Forest [...]

Swift, rising waters along the Suwannee River and its tributaries as well as the Aucilla River near Tallahassee has forced the closure of a large swath of the Florida National Scenic Trail through North Florida. With more rain expected over the weekend, hikers are advised to avoid the Florida Trail between the Osceola National Forest [...]