1. Working Forests Work
Presented by…

2. Insert Personal Info and/or Photos

3. Florida Forests = 17.3 Million Acres

4. 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: ,621
Products: ,000+

5. Working Forests

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

7. Land Management: Invasives
Cogongrass

8. Land Management: Prescribed Burns
This prevents ….

9. Wildfire

10. BMPs
Water

11. Reforestation

12. Forest Certifications
Tree Farm SFI

13. Goods from the Woods

14. Show Your Support!

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

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

17. www. FloridaForest.org
@FlForestryAssoc
Florida Forestry Association