CFEOR Mission
To develop and disseminate knowledge needed to conserve and manage Florida's forests as healthy, working ecosystems that provide social, ecological and economic benefits on a sustainable basis.
Our goal is to facilitate integrative research and outreach activities with particular interest in public and family forests.
Need for CFEOR
- Half of Florida's land base is forested with changing landownership and objectives
- Immense need for scientifically derived management strategies
- Research issues requiring multidisciplinary expertise, multi-institutional support and long-term efforts
- Communications, training and technology transfer among scientists and research professionals