Alan ShelbyExecutive Vice President

Presented at FRA SE Region Meeting, Gainesville, FL, March 16, 2016

• Represent all segments of the forest industry

• Protect rights to grow and use forest products

• Promote responsible and sustainable use

• Advocacy• Education• Communication

Florida Forests = 17.3 Million Acres

66%

29%

5%

Private

Public

Industrial

Economic Impacts of Working Forests

UF/IFAS ReportForestry/forest products are#1 ag commodity and #1 ag export

FFS ReportEconomic Impact: $16.34 billionJobs: 80,665Products: 5,000+

BMPs

• Water

Environmental Benefits of Working Forests

• Clean Water

• Green Space

• Habitat

• Clean Air

Value of ecosystem services: up to $5,000/acre

The 80/20 Rule

2016 Legislative Issues

• Taxes• Fire Assessments• School Construction• Fire Code• Reforestation Cost-Share

Program• Budget Issues

Working Forests Week

www. FloridaForest.org

@FlForestryAssoc Florida Forestry Association