Newnans Lake Conservation Area Timber Sale

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids for a per‑ton timber sale covering roughly 135.8 acres within the Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County, FL. The sale comprises both marked mature longleaf pine and a logger‑select thinning of planted longleaf pine, with detailed harvesting prescriptions to achieve specific stand densities. The District estimates up to 3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better, though volume is not guaranteed. • 135.8‑acre timber sale located in Newnans Lake Conservation Area, Alachua County, FL. • Includes 36.5 acres of marked mature longleaf pine and 99.3 acres of logger‑select thinning of 2007‑planted longleaf pine. • Harvest prescription: remove every third row for access, then selectively thin to 150‑200 trees/acre, prioritizing diseased, defective, and suppressed trees; dominant trees in leave rows are protected. • Estimated timber volume ~3,000 tons of pine pulpwood and better (no guarantee). • Bids must be submitted electronically by August 31, 2026, 18:00 EST.