THSFCR0802.pdf

This is a timber sale bid document from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for a multi-stand first thinning operation at Tate's Hell State Forest in Franklin and Liberty Counties, Florida. The project involves harvesting timber from approximately 5,372 acres of 25-46-year-old planted pine stands using a take two rows, leave three rows approach with selective tree removal to achieve a residual basal area of 50-60 square feet per acre. The successful bidder must harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually over a three-year agreement period. Total estimated volumes are 195,575 tons of pine pulpwood, 114,593 tons of pine chip-n-saw, and 54,682 tons of pine sawtimber. Sealed bids will be opened on January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. Interested parties should contact Tyler Gilbert at (850) 697-0024 for complete bid information.

The forest operates under SFI Certification (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005) and the harvest prescription and target basal area may be adjusted by the Forester-in-Charge as operational conditions warrant. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received. The accompanying map (THSFCR0802) identifies one harvest unit comprising 191 acres with an estimated harvest of 14,570 tons, providing detailed geographic reference for bidders in their planning and estimation processes.