Osceola National Forest
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
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| Location | Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Olustee, FL |
| Coordinates | 30°17′26″N 82°19′18″W / 30.29056°N 82.32167°WCoordinates: 30°17′26″N 82°19′18″W / 30.29056°N 82.32167°W |
| Area | 190,932 acres (772.67 km2) |
| Established | July 10, 1931 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Osceola National Forest |
Osceola National Forest is a National Forest located in Florida.
Osceola National Forest was created by President Herbert Hoover's proclamation, on July 10, 1931. It is named in honor of the Native American Seminole warrior, Osceola.
The forest is made up of approximately 200,000 acres (810 km2) of pine flatwoods and cypress-hardwood swamps in northeastern Florida and is about 50 miles (80 km) west of Jacksonville. It is located in parts of Columbia, Baker, Bradford, and Hamilton counties. The forest is headquartered in Tallahassee, as are all three National Forests in Florida, but there are local ranger district offices located in Olustee. There is one officially designated wilderness area in the forest, the 13,660 acres (55.3 km2) Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.
Within the forest is the Osceola Research Natural Area, designated a National Natural Landmark in December 1974.
Osceola National Forest is home to many species including the American alligator, the Florida black bear and the red-cockaded woodpecker an endangered species.
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