Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director


 
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Resource Management Plans guide management activities on state forests using a stewardship ethic for people of the state, both present and future.

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The Forest Management Bureau is responsible for coordinating and/or administering programs that provide land management activities to small, private, non-industrial landowners in the management of their lands.

The Bureau also provides technical direction for the Division of Forestry field units, carrying out the land management responsibilities on over 1.1 million acres of forestland in the State.

In addition, the Bureau coordinates acquisition of new state forests through the CARL program and the purchase of in-holdings within existing state forests.

Forestry Assistance for Landowners

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Land management information, and grant assistance to private and public, non-industrial landowners. Take a look at the services we provide...

Forest Health

Responsibility for forest pest surveys, evaluations, and impact assessments, as well as providing technical assistance.

Forest Hydrology

Providing technical support for protection of the State's forest water resources in association with silviculture activities, restoration planning, funding and implementation as well as permitting and other regulatory aspects of restoration and forest watershed management.

Land Acquisitions

Directs land acquisition and management planning function of state lands managed by the Division of Forestry as well as providing support functions to the Acquisition and Restoration Council and other state agencies in their efforts to acquire and manage forested timberlands.

State Lands Management

Your State Forests
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Using sound forest management practices to protect and maintain the biological diversity of the many ecosystems found in and around state forests while integrating public use of the resources.


Urban and Community Forestry

Promoting the value of community trees to all of Florida’s citizens, including local governments, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and private individuals through information, grant resources, and recognition.
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