A Forest Management Partnership Guide for Florida Landowners

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Florida County Foresters

More Assistance to Landowners from County Foresters

Forest Management Planning

Develop forest management plans, based on landowner's objectives, which provide stand descriptions and characteristics as well as management recommendations.
Make field visits with landowners to discuss management options and practices.
Provide a directory or list of private natural resource consultants who also assist landowners in plan preparation and implementation.

Find out more about forest management

Administration of Federal Cost-Sharing Programs

Work closely with federal agencies to assist landowners in making application for programs.
Provide landowners with a reforestation plan that states technical practice recommendations to be followed.
Provide lists of private contractors and consultants who can complete the on-ground technical management practices.
Technical advisors for several cost-share programs that involve forest management practices and approve final practice completion.

Find out more about forestry programs

Insect and Disease Identification and Analysis

Make field visits to rural landowners to identify insect and disease problems and recommend control measures.
Recommend forest management practices that will decrease the likelihood of future insect and disease problems.

Find out more about insect pests, diseases, and invasive pest plants

Public Relation Activities

Work with other conservation agencies to coordinate local forestry activities and programs for youth and adults in forest education.
Assist with the development and presentation of forestry field days, and tours.
Research materials and prepare news releases and forest information for radio, television, newspapers, newsletters, and other publications.

Find out more in the press room

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"Our family enjoys the recreational value of our land on top of it being a great investment. We grow longleaf and slash pines and manage it for quail hunting that friends and family alike participate in. My children are gaining an appreciation for the land itself as they get older, which is encouraging for the future."

Dr. Cliff Bristol,
Calhoun County

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