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

Okeechobee District

Counties Served Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Highlands, Indian River, and Glades
Address Okeechobee District
Florida Forest Service
5200 Hwy. 441 North
Okeechobee, FL 34972-8697
Telephone 863/ 462-5160
Fax 863/ 462-5162
Manager James Rath
Email: Jim.Rath@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 863/ 462-5160
Burning Authorizations 863/ 462-5163
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
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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!
Wildfire Mitigation in South Florida: Understand the Work to Reduce Your Risk (pdf)
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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