THSFNR0108.pdf

This is a timber sale map and documentation prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for a multi-stand first thinning harvest in Tate's Hell State Forest located in Franklin and Liberty Counties, Florida. The project involves the harvest of 25-46-year-old planted pine stands across approximately 5,372 acres designated for removal. The successful bidder must harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually over a three-year agreement period. The harvest will utilize 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 adjustments permitted by the Forester-in-Charge as needed. Total estimated 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 map referenced is THSFNR0108, depicting 513 acres with specific road designations, water features, and timber stand information including 227 TPA (trees per acre), 127 BA (basal area), and estimated harvest tons of 33,861 PPW (pulpwood), 15,200 CNS (chip-n-saw), and 9,802 PST (sawtimber) for that specific stand section. The forest holds SFI Certification (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005). The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received.