THSFWC1208.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 timber harvest in Tate's Hell State Forest located in Franklin and Liberty Counties, Florida. The project encompasses a three-year fiber and product supply agreement requiring the successful bidder to harvest 70,000 tons of timber annually from approximately 5,372 designated acres. The harvest will employ 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. Total estimated volumes include 195,575 tons of pine pulpwood, 114,593 tons of pine chip-n-saw, and 54,682 tons of pine sawtimber from 25-46-year-old planted pine stands. The bid opening is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at 865 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. Interested parties may contact Tyler Gilbert at (850) 697-0024 for complete bid information.

The map provided depicts parcel THSFWC1208, containing 24 acres with an estimated 2,002 harvest tons, representing one component of the larger sale area. The forest is SFI Certified (Certificate Number BVC-SFIFM-700005), ensuring sustainable forestry practices. 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 waive any irregularities in bids received.