42522 Clark Bay Conservation Area; Clark Bay Longleaf Thinning Timber Sale

The St. Johns River Water Management District is offering a per‑ton timber sale for a logger‑select thinning of mature longleaf pine on approximately 173.3 acres of the Clark Bay Conservation Area in Volusia County, FL. The sale targets a stand density of 150 trees per acre (50‑60 sf/acre basal area) and prioritizes removal of diseased, defective, and suppressed trees, with limited removal of intermediate and co‑dominant trees. Estimated harvest volumes are 3,518 tons of pulpwood and 208 tons of chip‑and‑saw timber, though volumes are not guaranteed. • Location: Section 24, Township 16 S, Range 30 E, Clark Bay Conservation Area, Volusia County, FL. • Scope: Logger‑select thinning of longleaf pine stands; removal of every third row for access and selective harvest to meet target density. • Volume: Approx. 3,518 tons pulpwood + 208 tons chip‑and‑saw (≈3,726 tons total). • Bidding Period: 14 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 (sealed bids per ton). • Attachments: Full IFB, locator map, and sale‑area map are available for download.