John M. Bethea State Forest

John M. Bethea State Forest is a 37,736-acre state forest in Sanderson, Florida, in northern Baker County near the Florida/Georgia border. It provides a wildlife corridor between the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Osceola National Forest. The area was acquired by the State of Florida in 2001, and was named after a member of the forestry department who served between 1970 and 1987.[1]

John M. Bethea State Forest
Office for the John M. Bethea State Forest
Map showing the location of John M. Bethea State Forest
Map showing the location of John M. Bethea State Forest
Location in Florida
Map showing the location of John M. Bethea State Forest
Map showing the location of John M. Bethea State Forest
Location in United States
LocationBaker County, Florida
Nearest citySanderson, Florida
Coordinates30°30′N 82°19′W / 30.50°N 82.31°W / 30.50; -82.31
Area37,736 acres (152.71 km2)
Established2001
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Forest Service

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  1. ^ John M. Bethea State Forest Florida Forest Service
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