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

Jacksonville District

Counties Served Clay, Duval, and Nassau
Address Florida Forest Service
Jacksonville District
7247 Big Oaks Road
Bryceville, FL 32009
Telephone 904/ 266-5001
Fax 904/ 266-5019
Manager Bruce Hill
Email: Bruce.Hill@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 904/266-5000
Burning Authorizations 904/ 266-5001 or 904/ 266-5002
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
Cary State Forest
7465 Pavilion Road
Bryceville, Florida 32009
Telephone: 904/ 266-5021

Jennings State Forest
1337 Longhorn Road
Middleburg, Florida 32068
Telephone: 904/291-5530

Ralph E. Simmons State Forest
3472 Clint Drive
Hilliard, FL 32046
Telephone: 904/ 845-4933

Belmore State Forest
4980 State Road 16 W
Stark, Florida 32091
Telephone: 904/ 529-2357

Four Creeks State Forest
3472 Clint Drive
Hilliard, FL 32046
Telephone: 904/ 845-4933

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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