Heart Island Timber Sale

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids for a timber sale on approximately 343.5 acres within the Heart Island Conservation Area in Volusia County, Florida. The sale consists of a logger-select thinning within mature slash pine stands established in 2000, with the goal of achieving an average target density of 120 to 150 trees per acre. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 20% advance payment and a $5,000 security deposit. The project duration is 12 months, and the bidder must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Key aspects of the project include: • Logger-select thinning of mature slash pine stands • Achievement of an average target density of 120 to 150 trees per acre • Provision of a 20% advance payment and a $5,000 security deposit • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations • Project duration of 12 months The bidder must also provide proof of insurance, a certificate of authority to do business in Florida, and other required documentation.