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

Lakeland District

Counties Served Polk, Hillsborough, and Pinellas
Address Lakeland District Office
Florida Forest Service
5745 S. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33813
Telephone 863/ 648-3163
Fax 863/ 648-3169
Manager Gary Zipprer
Email: David.Zipprer@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 863/ 648-3160
Burning Authorizations 863/ 648-3160
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
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest
851 County Road 630 East
Frostproof, FL 33843
Telephone: 863/ 635-8589
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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