Gulf_to_Lake_TS_Vacinity_Map.pdf

This file is a vicinity map prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for the Gulf to Lake 26/27 Timber Sale located in Withlacoochee State Forest in Citrus County, Florida. The map delineates the 153-acre timber sale area within the forest boundary and identifies nearby landmarks including residential developments, golf courses, and other geographic features. The sale involves a clearcut of sand pine timber with distinct harvest boundaries categorized as Primary (approximately 138 acres) and Contingency (approximately 15 acres), with harvesting in the Contingency Area subject to approval by the Forester-in-Charge based on timing considerations for planned management activities such as prescribed burning. The total estimated timber volume available for harvest is 7,347 tons of pine pulpwood and mulch wood, comprising 6,627 tons in the Primary Area and 720 tons in the Contingency Area. Sealed bids for this timber sale will be opened on November 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at 15019 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, with the contract term set for twelve months.

The sale boundary is clearly marked by distinct stand type changes, roads, fire lines, and orange painted boundary trees to facilitate bidder identification and harvesting operations. Longleaf pine occurring within the sale boundary is explicitly excluded from the sale and must not be harvested. Interested parties may obtain complete bid information by contacting Genevieve Montgomery at (352) 382-0967. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received.