Forest Hydrology

Silviculture BMPs 2007 Implementation Survey (pdf, 1M) Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual BMP Rule 5I-6 F.A.C. and Notice of Intent form for Silviculture:(pdf) Wetland Restoration on State Forests- Read More Solutions to Better Water Quality- BMP Courtesy Check

The Forest Hydrology Section provides specialized technical services and information to Florida's private and public forest landowners and to other interested parties, for the protection of the State's water resources in association with silviculture activities.

The core of this area of service is Florida's Silviculture Best Management Practices (BMP) program, which originated in 1979. Under this program, the Forest Hydrology Section is responsible for BMP development and implementation, as well as monitoring BMPs for both compliance and effectiveness.

The Hydrology Section publishes and distributes the State's Silviculture BMP Manual and other related publications. In addition, the Section is responsible for water resource management and hydrologic restoration on the Division of Forestry's State Forests. This area of responsibility includes restoration planning, funding and implementation as well as permitting and other regulatory aspects of restoration and forest watershed management.