The Ocala National Forest (ONF) proposes to complete timber harvesting by thinning to improve forest health, improve groundcover conditions, and reduce hazardous fuels. Connected actions could include roler drum chopping after harvesting.
Location
All activities will occur on the Ocala NF in Lake, Marion, and Putnam counties on the Seminole and Lake George RD.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2014
2
Comment Period
03/26/2015
3
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forest Health EA | Decision Signed Date: 08/28/2015 |
| Forest Health EA - Priority 2,3,4,5 | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2026 |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Lake George Ranger District; Seminole Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |