Posted May 18, 2010: The Florida
Forest Service will be re-offering the Southern Pine Beetle
Prevention Cost-Share Program for non-industrial private forest
landowners in 2010 for the following practices: first pulpwood
thinning, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, mechanical
under brushing, and longleaf restoration. Applications will be
accepted during a sign-up period running May 20 - July 1, 2010.
Program information and application materials are available on
the
Florida Forest Service Website. Hardcopies of application
materials are available at DOF County Forester offices.
Posted January 15, 2010: New tax
incentives for land in conservation
Florida House Bill 7157 went into effect on January 1, 2010 under
196.26, Florida Statutes. This law provides "property tax
exemption" for real property dedicated in perpetuity for
conservation purposes (Form
DR-418C) and a "property tax assessment" of land used for
conservation (Form
DR-482C). Landowners who meet the criteria and wish
to apply for this exemption or assessment would need to submit the
proper application and all supporting documents before MARCH 1st of
each year. The applications are located on the Department of Revenue
website under the "Ad Valorem Tax" subheading.
Posted December 22, 2009:
The Florida 2010
Wildlife Habitat Management calendar 
(5MB) is now available. This calendar was
created for landowners managing their habitat for wildlife and
includes useful tips and monthly reminders. You can download
and print your own copy. Or, while supplies last, you may
stop by one of our regional offices to pick up a calendar by
contacting a Scientific Services Regional Coordinator.
Posted October 13, 2009: The
Florida NRCS has announced a deadline of October 30, 2009 for
several voluntary conservation programs. More information is available
.
Posted October 12, 2009: The
National Wild Turkey Federation is giving away free mast-producing
trees to its members again this year through the Operation Oak
Program. Applications must be submitted by December 1,
2009. More
information and the application are available .
Posted June 22, 2009: The
Florida Forest Service will be re-offering the Southern Pine Beetle
Prevention Cost-Share Program for non-industrial private forest
landowners in 2009. Applications will be accepted during a
sign-up period running July 1 - Aug 12. Program information
and application materials are available on the Florida DOF website
(www.fl-dof.com, click on the
SPB link under "Hot Topics"). Hardcopies of application
materials are available at DOF County Forester offices.
Posted December 16, 2008: Happy
Holiday Season! The 2009 Calendar is now
available. The Florida 2009 Wildlife Habitat Management
calendar is now available. This calendar was created for
landowners managing their habitat for wildlife and includes useful
tips and monthly reminders. You can download and print
your own copy. Or, while supplies last, you may stop
by one of our regional offices to pick up a free calendar by contacting a
Scientific Services Regional Coordinator.
Posted October 2, 2008: The
National Wild Turkey Federation is giving away free mast-producing
trees to its members again this year. Applications must be
submitted by December 15, 2008. More information and the
application are available .
Posted September 18, 2008:
Florida's Longino Ranch recognized for conservation efforts at
national conference.
Posted July 14, 2008: Signup
for the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost-share Program will
open on July 30, 2008. This program is being offered by the
Division of Forestry to non-industrial private forest
landowners. The goal of the program is to minimize southern
pine beetle damage in Florida by helping forest landowners reduce
the susceptibility of their pine stands to this destructive insect
pest. Please see additional program information and
application details at
http://floridaforestservice.com/forest_management/fh_insects_spb_prevention_program.html
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