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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MASSEY, <br />THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ANNUAL REPORT RE ACTIVITES OF THE DIVI- <br />SION OF FORESTRY - .JULY 1, 1975, THROUGH .JUNE 30, 1976, AS FOLLOWS: <br />STATE OF FLORIDA (,�,4j, <br />R FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE E CONSUMER SERVICES <br />!! 0 <br />DOVU CONNER• COMMISSIONER�� v �Q Y N OF FORESTRY - <br />SEP 1976 Division of Forestry <br />1976 �, Route 2, Box 200 <br />RECEIVED 'j Okeechobee, Fl. 33472 <br />BOARD COUNTY a <br />CO �"�IZONERS 1� September 8, 1976 <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />Indian River County Courthouse <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Dear Sirs: <br />This letter is to report the annual activities of the Division of Forestry <br />In Indian River County. This annual report encompasses the period from <br />July 1, 1975, through June 30, 1976. <br />Compared to last year there were more lightning fires and an increase in <br />arson fires. The largest concentration of arson fires was just south of <br />Vero Beach and Wabasso area. The increase in acreage burned was primarily <br />due to several large arson -type fires. Division of Forestry crews took <br />action on 223 fires which burned 1,501 acresi Our crews were able to <br />save $359,775 in improvements. <br />During the period of this report the Division of Forestry expended <br />$54,810 in Indian River County. This figure includes salary and expense <br />monies. <br />If the Board would like a further breakdown of our fire -related activities <br />In the County, we would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions <br />you may have. <br />cc: Chief, Fire Control <br />Respectfully, <br />)4`611� <br />Van Murphy <br />al <br />District Forester <br />Boot 26 �A-= 372 <br />