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Working Forests Work Presented by…

Insert Personal Info and/or Photos

Florida Forests = 17.3 Million Acres

Economic Benefits of Working Forests UF/IFAS Report Forestry/forest products are #1 ag commodity and #1 ag export FFS Report Economic Impact: $16.1 billion Jobs: 77,621 Products: 5,000+

Working Forests

Environmental Benefits of Working Forests Clean Water Green Space Habitat Clean Air Value of ecosystem services: up to $5,000/acre

Land Management: Invasives Cogongrass

Land Management: Prescribed Burns This prevents ….

Wildfire

BMPs Water

Reforestation

Forest Certifications Tree Farm SFI

Goods from the Woods

Show Your Support!

“Working Forests Work” …For the economy …For the environment …For people …For the future

Represent all segments of the forest industry Protect rights to grow and use forest products Promote responsible and sustainable use Advocacy Education Communication

www. FloridaForest.org @FlForestryAssoc Florida Forestry Association