THSFDC0602.pdf

This is a timber sale map and supporting documentation issued by 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 Franklin 2026 Fiber & Product Supply 25/26 Timber Sale encompasses approximately 5,372 acres designated for harvest across multiple timber stands ranging from 25 to 46 years old of planted pine. The harvest will be conducted using a take two rows, leave three rows approach with selective tree removal from leave rows to achieve a residual basal area of 50-60 square feet per acre, with the Forester-in-Charge retaining authority to adjust prescriptions as needed. The successful bidder must harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually over a three-year agreement period. Estimated total volumes for the sale 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 is SFI Certified (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005), ensuring compliance with sustainable forestry standards. The map provided (THSFDC0602) identifies 1,450 acres with specific timber stand information, including 148 trees per acre and 110 basal area, with estimated harvest volumes of 87,210 tons of pulpwood, 39,785 tons of chip-n-saw, and 12,731 tons of sawtimber for the mapped area. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received.