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

Suwannee Forestry Center

Counties Served Baker, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton, Bradford and Union
Address Suwannee Forestry Center
Florida Forest Service
137 SE Forestry Circle
Lake City, FL 32025
Telephone 386/ 758-5700
Fax 386/ 758-5725
Manager Sam Leneave,
Email: Sam.Leneave@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 386/ 758-5700
Burning Authorizations 386/ 758-5700
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

Twin Rivers State Forest or Big Shoals Public Lands
7620 133rd Road
Live Oak, Florida 32060
Telephone: 386/ 208-1460 FAX:386/ 208-1465

John M. Bethea State Forest
11656 State Road 2
Sanderson, FL 32087
Telephone: 904/ 259-2122 FAX: 904/ 259-2235

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 us for more information or to sign up for a program!
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