Forestry Assistance

The Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFA) section provides information and assistance to all interested Florida citizens, concerning the growth and management of trees. A statewide network of foresters is available to help private landowners manage small to large acreages of forest land as well as assisting community residents with individual trees in their neighborhoods. Foresters can prepare management plans, or provide information on forestry grants. The CFA section also handles statewide forest inventory and analysis, as well as forest health monitoring on an individual or statewide basis.

Forest Stewardship Program

Addresses the improvement and maintenance of timber, wildlife, soil and water, recreation, aesthetics, as well as forage resources on non-industrial private forest land through Forest Land Recovery, Forest Land Enhancement, and Cost Sharing Programs for Landowners.

Forest Services Vendor Database

Rural Development Program

Designed to address the environmental, economic and social needs of rural communities by identifying, utilizing and conserving the natural resources of Florida’s rural communities. Forest, wildlife and coastal resources provide the tangible assets needed to initiate programs that will stimulate economic growth and social sustainability.

Urban and Community Forestry Program (U&CF)

Encourages city governments and local residents to actively manage the trees in their communities. The Division offers U&CF grants to local governments and groups to help them accomplish this goal, and either provides or directs them to sources of technical assistance. These entities also receive recognition of their efforts through the Tree City USA Program, and encouragement to promote additional efforts by recognizing Florida Arbor Day each year.

Florida Urban Forestry Hurricane Recovery Program

Provides help to rural and urban landowners and communities by providing financial assistance for reforestation, mitigation, remediation, and educational programs.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services