About Us

On behalf of the Florida Forest Stewardship Program and Tree Farm partners we welcome you to a growing network of family forest landowners, extension agents, public and private
natural resource professionals, forest advocates and others involved with Florida’s forests. The mission of the Forest Stewardship Program is to help and encourage private landownwers to manage their lands for long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.

We encourage you to explore and employ the many resources that are available to assist you in your or land management
planning and activities. The Florida Forest Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida, Florida Forestry Association and other public and private
partners have a wealth of expertise and resources available to help you with the many challenges you may be dealing with
or will likely deal with in the management of your property, whether it be controlling invasive exotic species, selling timber,
providing habitat for wildlife, planning for the future or regenerating a forest stand.

• About the Forest Stewardship Program
  Helping private landowners increase the economic value of their forestland while maintaining its environmental integrity.
• Program and Partner Contacts
  Contacts within Florida Forest Service, UF/IFAS, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Forestry Association
• Forest Stewardship Program Outreach Events
  Workshops, Tours and more. Email cdemers@ufl.edu to be added to the listserv and keep posted on Forest Stewardship and other landowner events going on across Florida.
• Program Sponsors
  Many thanks to these organizations and businesses for their contributions to this year's Forest Stewardship Program outreach events.
• Directory
  State and federal agencies, nongovernment organizations, academic institutions, regional forestry groups, professional organizations, and businesses.
• Acknowledgements
  A note from the Web master.