National Forests in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Rainbow Family of Living Light will be holding its 2012 Winter Gathering of the Tribes near County Road 445 adjacent to the Alexander Springs Wilderness Area on the Ocala National Forest beginning February 10 -26, 2012. Rainbow Family members are currently preparing the area for the event. Following the gathering cleanup [...]

The U.S. Forest Service will again sell Christmas tree permits. For those who would like to harvest a Christmas tree from the Ocala National Forest, the area will be available for harvesting a tree on Friday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, Dec. 24. The most convenient way to receive a permit is by postal mail. To [...]

TALLAHASSEE – Hunt camp passes will go on sale for camps located on the Ocala National Forest beginning Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Passes for Farles Prairie, Clay Lake and South Tower can be purchased at the Seminole Ranger District office located at 40929 State Road 19, Umatilla, Fla. 32784. Passes for Shanty Pond and Delancy [...]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The National Forests in Florida is proud to welcome Chad Hudson as the new Deputy District Ranger stationed at the Lake George District Ranger Office at the Ocala National Forest. Hudson, a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Forest Service, started his career as a trail crew supervisor at the White River National [...]

The Ocala National Forest is beginning its prescribed burning season. The Forest plans to burn approximately 35,000-40,000 acres of land during the year to reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health. “Fire is an important part of Florida’s ecosystem,” said Fire Management Officer Michael Drayton. “Prescribed burning improves wildlife habitat, eliminates vegetation build up and [...]