We know the process, the players and the issues. We also know the importance of protecting your right to grow, harvest, and use forest resources to ensure our forests remain sustainable for future generations. We are here to protect your business and land from being overtaxed and over-regulated.

• Protecting and strengthening Greenbelt
• Coordinating with the Commissioner of Agriculture and the governor to lift truck weights after natural disasters
• Lobbying for increased truck weights
• Working to exempt forestry and farm equipment from state sales taxes
• Supporting elected officials that understand the importance of Florida’s forests
• Working with the governor to appoint Association members to relevant boards and commissions
• Promoting reforestation programs that provide maximum flexibility to landowners
• And much, much more

Knowledge is power. We provide quality, up-to-date information to our members and to others who want to learn about Florida forestry.

• Hosting Master Logger trainings
• Reporting in our magazine, newsletter, or e-news publications
• Sharing on social media to raise awareness about the importance of forestry
• Working with our partners at the Florida Forest Service (FFS) and the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences to offer workshops and tours
• Partnering with FFS and others for the Florida Forestry Teachers’ Tour
• Providing speakers on issues that matter to you at our Annual Meeting
• And much, much more

Connections are key. We help you meet other business professionals and landowners, share ideas, and develop contacts in forestry and beyond.

• Three days of networking events at our Annual Meeting
• Regional membership meetings
• Forestry Forward, our leadership development program where the leaders of tomorrow meet today

As a member of the Association, you will join almost 1,500 other forest businesses, landowners and individuals banding together to bring about change. The larger we get, the more influence we have to help you succeed.