The Facts on Florida Forestry
- 16.8 million acres of forestland, mostly managed forests (About half the state’s land mass)
- Ownership: mostly privately owned. Local, state, and federal governments also own some forestland.
- Types of wood-using mills: sawmills, pulp and paper, chip-n-saw, chip, mulch, post, animal bedding. biomass power, firewood, pole, pallet, plywood, strand board, veneer
- Environmental benefits:
- Clean the air.
- Sequester carbon.
- Improve water quality and quantity.
- Provide wildlife habitat.
- Create much-needed green spaces and places for recreation.
- Economic benefits (indirect):
- $25 billion boost to state’s economy
- 124,000 jobs
FUN FACT: GOODS FROM THE WOODS
Did you know that forest products can be found in more than 5000 items that you use and enjoy every day, including ice cream?
In your kitchen: artificial flavorings, food additives, wine corks, sports drinks, instant hot chocolate, root beer, dishwashing liquids, paper plates, paper towels…
Your medicine cabinet: soaps, cough syrups, cough drops, shampoo, hairspray, aspirin, adhesive bandages, skin lotions, tablet coatings, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, cologne, lipsticks, prescription medicines…
Your family room: crayons, football helmets, computer casings, sporting equipment, musical instruments, television and tablet screens…
Your office: newspapers, magazines, cellphone and computer screens, stationery…
Your garage, garden and laundry room: car wax, tires, tools, paints, charcoal, garden mulch, cleaners, laundry detergents…
Throughout your home: carpet, fabrics, flooring, furniture, furniture polish…