Ocala Natl Forest

The official site of the Ocala National Forest part of the National Forests in Florida-385,000 acres of public land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Check out our rap video on FS-partner UN's Guide to preventing worldwide spread of pests in wood products: http://bit.ly/e01cH4

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Ocala National Forest begins prescribed burning season http://bit.ly/ddL86Z

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Ocala National Forest Hunt Camp Passes Available Oct. 6 http://bit.ly/ddL86Z

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Big Bass Campground closed for construction until spring 2011. Visit http://fs.usda.gov/ocala for a complete list of campgrounds!

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Explore Ocala National Forest's new website: http://bit.ly/cTvGSF

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USFS Southern Research Station report: Wildfire prevention pays off big in Florida. Read about it at http://tinyurl.com/27gnrdq

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Mike Herrin named as new Ocala National Forest District Ranger http://bit.ly/btreS2

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Forest Rd 46 (old FR 10) and the Yearling Trailhead are open but may close again to allow for recovery efforts after a military plane crash

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The Florida National Scenic Trail is open through Juniper Prairie Wilderness.

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Paisley Woods Mountain Bike Trail closed until further notice due to a brush reduction project.

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Lake Eaton Sinkhole and Loop Trails are being upgraded. Portions of the trail may be closed during constrution. http://bit.ly/daMT5k

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Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day by spending a day on the Ocala National Forest-http://bit.ly/9Jydjf

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Save the date: Florida Black Bear Festival March 27 Umatilla, FL 9-4 at Cadwell Park. Come learn how to live safely in bear country!

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Are you smarter than the average bear? Enter your bear proof trash can design at the FL Black Bear Festival March 27 http://tr.im/RjGA

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Prescribed burning 600 acres east of Hwy 19 and 1/2 mile north of CR 42.

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New maps available for the Ocala National Forest at the Visitor Centers, Lake George and Seminole District Offices-$10 and waterproof

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Prescribed burn tonight. Watch for smoke tonight and tomorrow morning on CR 314 A and 464 C. Motorists keep lights on!

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Ocala National Forest prescribed burning today east of County Road 314A. http://tr.im/OBp0

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Conducting 1800 acre prescribed burn in Billies Bay Wilderness near County Rd 445. Watch for smoke on CR 445, 445A, State Road 19 and 40

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Help us clean up the Ocala National Forest tomorrow January 23! http://tr.im/LfLl