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 [...]

This Friday, September 24, the Ocala National Forest will host a Freshwater Springs Symposium from 10am – noon at Juniper Springs Recreation Area as part of the Marion County Springs Festival. There will be a re-dedication of the historic spring basin recreation area and afternoon field trips. All events are  free and open to the [...]

USDA FOREST SERVICE NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: September 14, 2010            Contact:  Denise Rains, 850-523-8568 Website: www.fs.fed.us/R8/Florida U.S. Forest Service personnel are working to suppress a small wildfire within the Ocala National Forest near Salt Springs, Putnam County. There is no immediate danger to forest users but visitors should use caution if in areas [...]

Areas of the Ocala National Forest are closed due to a military plane crash last night.  The crash occurred off SR 19 north of SR 40 and south of the entrance to Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area.   Most of that area is closed to the public now for safety reasons.  Pat’s Island and the Yearling [...]

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 [...]