1. Working Forests Work Presented by…

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3. Florida Forests = 17 Million Acres

4. Economic Benefits of Working Forests Economic Impact: $14.5 billion Jobs: 74,500 Products: 5,000+

5. Working Forests

6. Environmental Benefits of Working Forests Clean Water Green Space Habitat Clean Air Value of ecosystem services: up to $5000/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 SFIFSC

13. Goods from the Woods

14. Show Your Support!

15. “W ORKING F ORESTS W ORK ” …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 @FlForestryAssocFlorida Forestry Association