The National Forests in Florida manage more than 1.2 million acres throughout the state with a $25 million dollar annual budget and less than 200 employees statewide.
Of that 1.2 million acres, more than half a million are wetlands. Over 75,000 acres are designated Federal wilderness areas with no roads and no access permitted except on foot.
Our forests contain more than 3,000 documented archaeological sites and nearly 60 historic sites. We monitor 145 plant species and 51 animal species that are either threatened or endangered.
We oversee more than 1,200 miles of recreational trails and 65 developed recreation sites that see more than 2.7 million visitors every year.
Encompassing more than 1.2 million acres, your National Forests in Florida started with the sweep of a pen by President Theodore Roosevelt. Here's our historic timeline.
Know before you go! The rules governing recreation in your National Forests aren't hard to follow, but it's up to you to know the rules. Read them here.
The National Forests in Florida manage more than 1.2 million acres throughout the state with a $25 million dollar annual budget and less than 200 employees statewide.
