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The Florida Forest Service continues battling a 450-acre wildfire outside Jacksonville, and is encouraging motorists and residents to exercise caution in the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service this week are urging residents to exercise caution with outdoor burning during Florida’s Wildfire Awareness Week, April 7 – 13. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Highlight Wildfire Awareness Week
Fireworks and campfires pose wildfire risks year-round, and the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging all to use caution as they celebrate the New Year. [Read more…] about The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Celebrating the New Year with Fireworks
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely. [Read more…] about The Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Disposing of Christmas Trees
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service are providing tips to ensure a safe holiday. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Provides Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Celebrations
Hurricane recovery would not be possible without chainsaws, and thanks to Jerry Pate Company, Jerry Pate Design and Mark DeShetler with Florida Outdoor Equipment, Florida Forest Service teams now have 64 additional chainsaws and power fuel – at no cost – to help them assist Floridians by clearing debris. [Read more…] about Pro-Golfer Jerry Pate and Mark DeShetler Donate 64 Chainsaws to Florida Forest Service for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, urge the public to exercise extreme caution when burning hurricane debris and yard waste in the wake of Hurricane Michael. Large amounts of flammable building debris and millions of acres of dead trees and shrubs throughout the Florida Panhandle create ideal conditions for wildfires. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Provides Safety Tips for Burning Hurricane Debris and Yard Waste
Thanks to funding from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Navy, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Blackwater River State Forest will expand by 800 acres due to the acquisition of the Florida Forever Project Area Wolfe Creek Forest. [Read more…] about Blackwater River State Forest Expands by 800 Acres
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced that the Florida Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2018 Urban and Community Forestry grant program. The program provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, Native American tribal governments and nonprofit groups for urban forestry projects within their communities.
“As we prepare to assist our neighbors already facing a potentially devastating hurricane season, I urge our cities and counties to take advantage of this grant opportunity to more actively manage urban forests,” said Florida Forest Service Director Jim Karels.
The Urban and Community Forestry grant program is part of Florida’s ongoing initiative to increase and protect existing tree canopies in developed areas. The program is offered for projects implemented on public lands in all Florida counties. This year, the program will focus on promoting storm preparedness and storm recovery assistance. Qualified participants may apply for up to $30,000 in matching grant funds. Program participant projects include:
The Florida Forest Service will accept applications until Nov. 13, 2018. To submit a proposal or to learn more, contact your local Florida Forest Service county forester or visit the Florida Urban and Community Forestry grant program webpage. All qualifying applications will be evaluated and ranked for approval.
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, manages more than one million acres of public forest land while protecting homes, forestland and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfire on more than 26 million acres. To learn more about Florida Forest Service programs, visit FloridaForestService.com.
For more information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FreshFromFlorida.com.
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that 20 Florida Forest Service firefighters are deploying to Oregon to help battle wildfires, bringing the total number of Florida Forest Service personnel currently deployed across the country to 132. This year, the Florida Forest Service has deployed 382 individuals to help battle wildfires across the country. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Deploys 20 Additional Firefighters to Help Battle Western Wildfires
