Florida Forest Service

The Florida Forest Service (FFS) consists of more than 1250 dedicated employees with the mission to protect and manage the forest resources of Florida, ensuring that they are available for future generations.

Wildfire prevention and suppression are key components in our efforts to protect homeowners from the threat of damage in a natural, fire-dependent environment. We are dedicated to training individuals to meet these goals.

In addition to managing over one million acres of State Forests for multiple public uses including timber, recreation and wildlife habitat, we also provide services to landowners throughout the state with technical information and grant programs.

The Florida Forest Service’s forestry programs are implemented by its Field Operations staff within 15 field units across the state. Field personnel and equipment provide a more responsive and comprehensive approach to land management and wildfire control statewide.

Quick Links

Wildland Fire

• Wildfire Information
  
• In Honor Of Fallen Firefighters: Wildland Firefighter Memorial Fundraiser (pdf)

Prescribed Fire

• What To Do If You Encounter Smoke on the Highway (pdf)
• Good Fire – Prescribed Fire and Healthy Forests
  This video explores the benefits of prescribed fire on Florida’s forests and the important role it plays in maintaining a healthy ecosystem for conserving natural resources (57 minutes).
• Prescribed Fire in Florida Strategic Plan 2008-2020 (pdf, 7M)

Support Good Fires, Prevent Bad Ones... Visit goodfires.org.

Fire Prevention

• Everyone loses when wildland arsonists strike!
• Learn how to lower your risk and help prevent wildfires. Find your Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.
• More Wildfire Prevention

State Forests & Recreation

• Photo Contest
• Geocaching
• State Forests in Florida . Find one near you.
• More Forest Recreation

Find a forest at visitmyforest.org

Urban Forests &
Private Landowners

• Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program
• Urban and Community Forestry Grants
• Florida Champion Tree Program
• 2011 Silviculture Best Management Practices Implementation Survey Report (pdf, 1.2M). Results from the recent statewide survey.
• When Nature Is Your Neighbor:
  How To Be A Responsible Neighbor To Florida's Conservation Lands (pdf)
• Forest Services Vendor Database
• Economic Impact Analysis of Woody Biomass Utilization for Bioenergy in Florida
• More Forest Management

Your Forest. Managed Florida landowners can work with County Foresters to help manage their land.
Visit Your Forest- Managed.

More

• Have an invasive exotic plant problem? Find help at FloridaInvasives.org
• Campers are encouraged to help ensure the healthy future of the state's forests by using firewood from the area where you plan to burn it: Get More Tips
• The Florida Forest Service and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)