The Florida Forestry Association is Florida's only statewide conservation organization uniquely positioned to bring together those who grow and those who use Florida's forests. Our mission is to promote the responsible use of Florida's forest resource.

Florida's largest agriculture business

Florida's highest valued agriculture product is trees. Over $16.6 billion is infused into Florida's economy from the manufacturing and distribution of forest products each year. Florida's forest products industry and family of private landowners contributes a wealth of support to many communities. Currently, over 133,000 employees of Florida's forest industry are paid nearly $5 billion each year. See how our forests enrich Florida economically by clicking on the link below.

Economic Impact of Florida Forestry (2003)

Respected Stewards

Florida has over 300,000 private landowners taking care of our forests. Putting the green back is important to Florida's future. Tree farming, which is an agricultural system of planting, harvesting and re-planting, helps ensure Floridians that one of the state's most vital resources will continue to grow for years to come.

Committed to Sustainability

Sound forest practices help protect our water, enhance our green space and provide habitat for Florida's birds and animals. Through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), the industry is not only perpetuating a steady supply of wood, but it is working with landowners and professional timber harvesters to protect wildlife, plants, soil and water quality while growing trees for future generations.