Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director

Blackwater Forestry Center

Counties Served Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa
Address Blackwater Forestry Center
Florida Forest Service
11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570
Telephone 850/ 957-6140
Fax 850/ 957-6143
Manager Tom LeDew
E mail: Thomas.Ledew@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 850/ 957- 6145
Burning Authorizations 850/ 957- 6145
County Foresters Contact for forest management, urban and community forestry assistance, tree farm, or cost-share grant information for your property. Find A County Forester
Forest Area Supervisors Contact for prescribed burning, fire line plowing, wildfire hazard mitigation, and other questions about wildfire prevention on your property. Find A Forest Area Supervisor
State Forests
Blackwater River State Forest
Florida Forest Service
11650 Munson Highway
Milton, Fl 32570
Telephone: 850/957-6140 Fax: 850/957-6143
Interested in learning about the danger of wildfires and how to help prevent them in your community?  
Our Wildfire Mitigation Specialist can present fire prevention programs for local schools, community groups, and events.
Contact the Specialist in your county for more information or to sign up for a program!
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