Astor Palmetto Frond Sale.pdf

This is a sale advertisement issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for the harvesting of timber resources. The opportunity involves a three-year agreement for the sale of palmetto fronds from approximately 7,096 acres within the Astor and Volusia Tracts of Lake George State Forest. Harvestable species include saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia). Sealed bids will be received on a per-year basis, with bid opening scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT at 5458 N Highway 17, DeLeon Springs, Florida 32130. Interested parties should contact Cynthia Venuti at (384) 384-5259 to obtain complete bid information.

Payment for the contract will be made on the anniversary date of the agreement. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process. Additional project information and maps of the sale area are available through the contact listed above. The Orlando Forestry Center can be reached at (407) 888-8774 for further inquiries.