LGSF_DMFPalmetto_Loc Map.pdf

This is a location map and sale advertisement for a timber harvesting contract issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service. The contract encompasses the Dexter/Mary Farms Tract of Lake George State Forest, spanning approximately 14,377 acres located in Volusia County, Florida. The three-year agreement involves the harvesting of palmetto fronds from saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), and scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia) across the designated sale area. Sealed bids must be submitted on a per-year basis, with bid opening scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 5458 North Highway 17, DeLeon Springs, Florida 32130. Payments will be made on the anniversary date of the contract. Interested parties may obtain complete bid information by contacting Cynthia Venuti at (384) 384-5259.

The location map identifies the sale area in relation to major highways including State Road 40 and U.S. Highway 17, as well as county roads and named forest service roads that provide access to the designated harvesting area. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received. The map includes a disclaimer noting that it is a product of the Florida Forest Service with no warranties as to its fitness for unlisted purposes or the accuracy of the data contained therein.