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

Chipola Forestry Center

Counties Served Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, and Washington
Address Chipola Forestry Center
Florida Forest Service
715 West 15 Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Telephone 850/872-4175
Fax 850/872-4879
Manager John Sabo
Email: John.Sabo@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 850/ 547-7083
Burning Authorizations 850/ 547-7083
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

Pine Log State Forest
Florida Forest Service
5583-A Longleaf Road
Ebro, Fl 32437
Telephone: 850/535-2888 Fax: 850/535-2339

Point Washington State Forest
5865 Highway 98 East
Santa Rosa Fl 32459
Telephone: 850/267-8325 Fax: 850/267-8326
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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