Bartram’s Tree in Astor
Did you know that William Bartram “camped” along the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway? Yes, it was in May 1774! There was no Byway, no Ocala National Forest, no stores, […]
Author: Jim Thorsen
- About Jim Thorsen
- Jim Thorsen is chair of Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. He retired in 2005 from the USDA Forest Service after serving in several National Forests in the Southern Region. He last served as District Ranger on the Seminole Ranger District, Ocala National Forest in Umatilla, Florida. He currently works as a Forest Resources Consultant.