THSFNR0305.pdf

This is a timber sale map and supporting documentation prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service for the Franklin 2026 Fiber & Product Supply timber sale in Tate's Hell State Forest, located in Franklin and Liberty Counties, Florida. The map depicts a 176-acre harvest area (identified as THSFNR0305) with an estimated 5,916 harvest tons and a basal area of 71, showing road networks, water features, and designated harvest zones across multiple sections. The sale involves a multi-stand first thinning operation of 25-46-year-old planted pine stands across approximately 5,372 acres, with the successful bidder required to harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually over a three-year agreement period. The harvest prescription utilizes a take two rows, leave three rows approach with residual basal area targets of 50-60 square feet per acre, with flexibility for adjustment by the Forester-in-Charge as needed. 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 Florida Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids received. The forest is SFI Certified (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005), indicating adherence to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards. The map was created on November 7, 2025, by T. Gilbert and is designated for internal use only as a field communication and forest management tool, not as a legal survey or parcel map. No warranties are provided regarding the map's fitness for purposes other than internal forestry operations or its accuracy and interpretation of data.