Clark Bay Conservation Area; Clark Bay Longleaf Thinning Timber Sale

The St. Johns River Water Management District is offering a sealed‑bid timber sale for longleaf pine thinning within the Clark Bay Conservation Area. The sale covers approximately 173.3 acres (Section 24, Township 16 South, Range 30 East) and targets a density of 150 trees per acre (basal area 50‑60 sf/acre). Harvest will prioritize diseased, defective, and suppressed trees, with selective removal of intermediate and co‑dominant trees; dominant trees are excluded. The district estimates 3,518 tons of pulpwood and 208 tons of chip‑n‑saw, though volume is not guaranteed. Bidders must submit sealed bids by the specified deadline. • Approx. 173 ac of longleaf pine stands slated for selective thinning • Target density: 150 trees/acre, basal area 50‑60 sf/acre • Estimated timber volume: 3,518 tons pulpwood + 208 tons chip‑n‑saw • Harvest priority: diseased/defective/suppressed trees first • Sealed bids due on 28 Sept 2026 (4 PM)