Public Invited to Meetings on Lake George State Forest 10-Year Management Plan

Posted On: April 23, 2026

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Florida Forest Service, along with the Lake George State Forest Management Plan Advisory Group, will hold a public hearing and advisory group meeting on a proposed 10-year land management plan for Lake George State Forest.

The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, followed by an advisory group workshop at 1 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the DeLeon Forestry Station, 5458 N. U.S. Highway 17, DeLeon Springs.

Attendees may submit comments on the forest's management in person, either orally or in writing, at the hearing. Written comments also may be mailed to the DeLeon Forestry Station, attention Justina Jones, and must arrive before the hearing date.

Copies of a draft plan and management prospectus are available before the hearing online at fdacs.gov/News-Events/Event-Calendar, by visiting the DeLeon Forestry Station, or by contacting Justina Jones at 386-384-5781. Requests for accommodations for individuals with disabilities must be submitted in writing to the Lake George State Forest at the address listed above at least 72 hours before the meeting.

In accordance with Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, anyone who anticipates appealing a decision made at the hearing or challenging the findings should ensure a complete, verbatim record of the proceedings is created. This record must include all testimony and evidence used as the basis for the appeal.

Both the public hearing and workshop will be recorded.