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


Waccasassa Forestry Center

Counties Served Alachua, Putnam, Gilchrist, Marion and Levy
Address Waccasassa Forestry Center
Florida Forest Service
5353 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Telephone 352/ 955-2005
Fax 352/ 955-2125
Manager Don West
Email: Donald.West@freshfromflorida.com
Report a Wildfire 352/ 955-2010
Burning Authorizations 352/ 955-2010
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
Carl Duval Moore State Forest
390 Holloway Road
Florahome, Fl 32140
Telephone: 386/ 329-2552, Fax: 386/ 329-2554

Etoniah Creek State Forest
390 Holloway Road
Florahome, FL 32140
Telephone: 386/ 329-2552, Fax: 386/ 329-2554

Goethe State Forest
9110 SE CR 337
Dunnellon, FL 34431
Telephone: 352/ 465-8585 Fax: 352/ 465-8515

Indian Lake State Forest and
Ross Prairie State Forest
2735 NE Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, Florida 34470
Telephone: 352/ 732-1201, Fax: 352/ 620-7293,
or Email Us

Welaka State Forest
PO Box 174
Welaka, FL 32193-0174
Telephone: 386/ 467-2388 Fax: 386/ 467-2740

Prevent Wildfire 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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