National Forests in Florida Prescribed Fire Project
The USDA Forest Service is requesting comments in developing a proposal to address the continued need to conduct prescribed fire and other fuel reductions techniques across the National Forests in Florida.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The National Forests in Florida, to include the Apalachicola, Osceola, and Ocala National Forests
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/07/2025 |
| Comment Period | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In Florida All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In Florida
Districts:
National Forests In Florida All Units
States:
Florida
Counties:
Calhoun; Franklin; Lake; Leon; Marion; Putnam; Wakulla
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Branden Tolver
325 John Knox Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850-523-8540
branden.tolver@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/7/2025