2526_Bondarenko_Vicinity.pdf

This is a location map and sale advertisement for a timber salvage sale issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service in Clay County, Florida. The Bondarenko 25/26 Salvage Sale encompasses approximately 414 acres within Belmore State Forest and includes three harvest types: salvage clear-cut (261 acres), green clear-cut (34 acres), and green operator select thinning (119 acres). The estimated timber volumes include 5,656 tons of salvage pine pulpwood, 15,423 tons of salvage pine chip-n-saw and better, 2,749 tons of green pine pulpwood, and 6,437 tons of green pine chip-n-saw and better. Harvesting operations must commence within two weeks of contract execution, with salvage timber harvested first. The contract term is six months. Sealed bids will be opened on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at 7247 Big Oaks Road, Bryceville, Florida 32009. Interested parties may contact Lindsey Bessent at (904) 529-2357 for complete bid information.

This is a per-unit timber sale in which the Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received. Sale boundaries are defined by roads, fire lines, and trees marked with blue paint, which are designated for harvesting. The Forester-in-Charge must approve all skid trails and loading decks. For operator select thinning areas, leave trees should be evenly spaced to achieve a desired basal area of 50 to 60 square feet per acre. The attached location map depicts the sale area, haul routes, waterways, major roadways, and forest boundaries to guide potential bidders in evaluating the opportunity.