Roller chopping rows will help the restoration process of Telogia Creek WMA by making the project…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission executed a contract award on August 31, 2026, for vegetation management services at the Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The contract, designated C7E25D, encompasses single-pass roller chopping operations across approximately 348 acres, with a total contract value of $13,920.00 and a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The scope of work involves mechanical vegetation reduction to improve site accessibility for agency personnel and reduce fuel loads in preparation for prescribed fire management activities.

The roller chopping operations are intended to support habitat restoration efforts at Telogia Creek WMA by establishing safer conditions for prescribed fire implementation and enhancing operational accessibility within the project area. The contract represents a specialized land management service delivery mechanism through which the Commission achieves its conservation objectives for the designated wildlife management property in Florida.