Florida Statutes Title XXXV Chapter 589 - Forestry
- 589.01 - Florida Forestry Council.
The Florida Forestry Council, hereinafter called the “council,” is hereby created in the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The...
- 589.011 - Use Of State Forest Lands; Fees; Rules.
(1) If authorized by a land management plan approved pursuant to chapter 253 or by an interim assignment letter which identifies the interim management activities issued...
- 589.012 - Friends Of Florida State Forests Program.
The Friends of Florida State Forests Program is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Its purpose is to provide support and assistance...
- 589.02 - Headquarters And Meetings Of Council.
The official headquarters of the council shall be in Tallahassee, but it may hold meetings at such other places in the state as it may...
- 589.04 - Duties Of Florida Forest Service.
(1) The Florida Forest Service shall cooperate with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other persons to:(a) Promote and encourage forest fire protection, forest...
- 589.06 - Warrants For Payment Of Accounts.
Upon the presentation to the Chief Financial Officer of any accounts duly approved by the Florida Forest Service, accompanied by such itemized vouchers or accounts...
- 589.065 - Florida Forever Program Trust Fund Of The Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services.
(1) There is created a Florida Forever Program Trust Fund within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to carry out the duties of the department...
- 589.07 - Florida Forest Service May Acquire Lands For Forest Purposes.
The Florida Forest Service, on behalf of the state and subject to the restrictions mentioned in s. 589.08, may acquire lands, suitable for state forest...
- 589.071 - Traffic Control Within State Forest Or Florida Forest Service-assigned Lands.
The Florida Forest Service on behalf of the state may adopt rules to control ingress, egress, and all other movement of motor vehicles, bicycles, horses,...
- 589.08 - Land Acquisition Restrictions.
(1) The Florida Forest Service shall enter into no agreement for the acquisition, lease, or purchase of any land or for any other purpose whatsoever which...
- 589.09 - Use Of Lands Acquired.
All lands acquired by the Florida Forest Service on behalf of the state shall be in the custody of and subject to the jurisdiction, management,...
- 589.10 - Disposition Of Lands.
The Florida Forest Service, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and the Governor, may sell, exchange, lease,...
- 589.101 - Blackwater River State Forest; Lease Of Board’s Interest In Gas, Oil, And Other Minerals.
Notwithstanding the provisions of ss. 253.51-253.61, the Florida Forest Service is hereby expressly granted the authority to lease its 25-percent interest in oil, gas, and...
- 589.102 - Blackwater River State Forest; Use Of Leased Forest Lands.
Each person leasing land within the Blackwater River State Forest shall confine all grazing animals upon the area covered by the lease.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-565.
- 589.11 - Duties Of Florida Forest Service As To Clarke-mcnary Law.
(1) The Florida Forest Service is designated and authorized as the agent of the state to cooperate with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the...
- 589.12 - Rules And Regulations.
The Florida Forest Service may make rules and regulations and do such acts and things as shall be reasonable and necessary to accomplish the purposes...
- 589.13 - Lien Of Florida Forest Service And Other Parties, For Forestry Work, Etc.
Liens prior in dignity to all others accruing thereafter shall exist in favor of the following persons, boards, firms, or corporations upon the following described...
- 589.14 - Enforcement Of Lien; Notice.
The Florida Forest Service, United States Government, or other governmental authority shall be entitled to subject said real estate in equity for the value of...
- 589.15 - Form Of Notice.
The said notice shall be substantially as follows: It shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the duly authorized agent of the...
- 589.16 - Time For Filing Notice Of Lien.
The notice of lien may be filed prior to the filing of a complaint brought to enforce said lien; provided that nothing herein contained shall...
- 589.17 - Application Of General Laws.
The general laws of this state with reference to the acquisition and enforcement of statutory liens shall be applicable to the lien created by ss....
- 589.18 - Florida Forest Service To Make Certain Investigations.
The Florida Forest Service shall conduct investigations and make surveys to determine the areas of land in the state which are available and suitable for...
- 589.19 - Creation Of Certain State Forests; Naming Of Certain State Forests; Operation Outdoor Freedom Program.
(1) When the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, any state agency, or any agency created by state law, authorized to accept reforestation...
- 589.20 - Cooperation By Florida Forest Service.
The Florida Forest Service may cooperate with other state agencies, water management districts, municipalities, and other government entities in the designation and dedication of lands...
- 589.21 - Management To Be For Public Interest.
All state forests and reforestation projects mentioned in this chapter shall be managed and administered by the Florida Forest Service in the interests of the...
- 589.26 - Dedication Of State Park Lands For Public Use.
The Florida Forest Service is authorized and empowered, from time to time, to dedicate and reserve for the use of the public all or any...
- 589.27 - Power Of Eminent Domain; Procedure.
Whenever the Florida Forest Service shall find it necessary to acquire private property for state forests or rights-of-way for state forest roads, or for exercising...
- 589.275 - Planting Of Indigenous Trees On State Lands.
It is the intent of the Legislature to partially restore the character of the original domain of Florida by planting native trees on state lands,...
- 589.277 - Tree Planting Programs.
(1) The Florida Forest Service shall administer federal, state, and privately sponsored tree planting programs designed to assist private rural landowners and urban communities.(2) Contributions from governmental...
- 589.28 - County Commissions Or Municipalities Authorized To Cooperate With Florida Forest Service.
County commissions or municipalities are authorized to cooperate with the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in providing assistance in...
- 589.29 - Quality Of Assistance.
Any advice and assistance provided under ss. 589.28-589.34 shall be the responsibility of the State Forester and the Florida Forest Service and shall be conducted...
- 589.30 - Duty Of District Or Center Manager.
It shall be the duty of the district or center manager to direct all work in accordance with the law and regulations of the Florida...
- 589.31 - Cooperative Agreement.
Before any assistance is provided under this law, the county or municipality and the Florida Forest Service, through their duly constituted representatives, shall enter into...
- 589.32 - Cost Of Providing County Forestry Assistance.
The cost of county forestry assistance provided under the provisions of ss. 589.28-589.34 shall be jointly determined and paid by the Florida Forest Service and...
- 589.33 - Expenditure Of Budgeted Funds.
Any money budgeted for a fiscal period shall be expended by the Florida Forest Service during the period for which it was budgeted and amounts...
- 589.34 - Revocation Of Agreement.
Any agreement or revision thereof entered into by the Florida Forest Service and a county or municipality under the provisions of this law shall continue...
Last modified: September 23, 2016