The purpose of this project is to roller chop to control hardwoods and pine regeneration in pine… and 1 more item

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded a contract on September 17, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, for forestry management services in Gulf County. The contract, valued at $32,200, encompasses roller chopping operations using bulldozer equipment to control hardwoods and pine regeneration across approximately 130 acres within pine flatwoods and historic wet prairie restoration sites located on the Gulf County side of the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA).

The scope of work includes 130 acres of roll forestry chop with bulldozer at $240 per acre ($31,200) and one bulldozer pick-up and delivery fee ($1,000). The treatment is designed to enhance native ground cover and habitat for native wildlife species in fire-suppressed areas. The prime contractor was not identified in the contract award documentation provided.