Orange Creek Restoration Area - Longleaf Thinning Timber Sale

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking sealed bids for a timber sale in the Orange Creek Restoration Area, located in Marion County, Florida. The sale area consists of approximately 203.4 acres of planted longleaf pine, with approximately 50% of the trees marked for removal. The district estimates the volume of timber conveyed in this agreement to be 4,360 tons of pine pulpwood. The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting a marked thinning in the sale area, with trees to be cut and removed marked with blue paint at eye level. • The sale area is located in Section 24; Township 12 South; Range 22 East and accessed at 5273 Hwy 318, Citra, Florida. • The district estimates the volume of timber conveyed in this agreement to be 4,360 tons of pine pulpwood. • The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting a marked thinning in the sale area. • The sale area includes roads, wetlands, and stands with natural timber.