Appendix II - Citrus Planting Area Map.pdf

This file is an Appendix containing maps prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, in support of a 2026-2027 hand-planting contract for containerized longleaf pine seedlings at Withlacoochee State Forest in Citrus County, Florida. The maps delineate two specific planting areas within the state forest: Citrus Tract 26/27 Planting Area consisting of 123 acres and Sugarmill Wood Unit 26/27 Planting Area consisting of 215 acres. These two mapped areas represent a portion of the approximately 527 total acres identified for hand-planting across five separate forest areas within Withlacoochee State Forest. The maps were prepared by Nicole Howard on September 23, 2026, and include state forest boundaries, planting area designations, and geographic reference features to guide bidders and contractors in understanding the scope and location of the work.

The maps serve as a visual reference document for bidders to identify and assess the specific planting locations prior to submitting competitive bids for the contract. By providing detailed cartographic representations of the planting areas with acreage quantities and geographic landmarks, the maps enable prospective bidders to conduct accurate site evaluations and prepare informed cost proposals for the hand-planting services.