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Florida Land Steward

Florida Land Steward

About Us

On behalf of the UF/IFAS Florida Land Steward Program (formerly called the Florida Forest Stewardship Program) and the Florida Land Steward Partnership  we welcome you to a growing network of family forest landowners, extension agents, public and private natural resource professionals, and others involved with Florida’s forests and natural resources. An extension program of the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, the mission of the Florida Land Steward Program is to help and encourage private landownwers to manage their lands for long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.

Florida Land Steward logoWe encourage you to explore and employ the many resources that are available to assist you in your land management planning and activities. The University of Florida / IFAS, Florida Forest Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other partners have a wealth of expertise and resources available to help you with the many challenges you may be dealing with or will likely deal with in the management of your property, whether it be controlling invasive species, selling timber, providing habitat for wildlife, planning for the future or regenerating a forest stand. 


Learn more about the Florida Forest Stewardship Program from this video. 


Forest stewardship is a commitment to your land now and for the future. If managed properly your land can yield economic and environmental benefits for generations to come. The Forest Stewardship Program of the Florida Forest Service seeks to help private landowners develop a plan designed to increase the economic value of their forestland while maintaining its environmental integrity for future generations.

Program and Partner Contacts
Find landowner assistance contacts from the Florida Forest Service, Universit of Florida / IFAS, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Tree Farm Program, and the Florida Forestry Association

Florida Land Steward Program Outreach Events
Webinars, Workshops, Tours and more - Email flsteward@flsteward.org to be added to the listserv and keep posted on Florida Land Steward, Tree Farm, and other educational evetns happening in Florida for landowners, foresters, and natural resource professionals. This is a great way to stay connected!

Florida Tree Farm Program
The Florida Tree Farm Program is the state affiliate of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a national program that promotes the sustainable management of forests through education and outreach to private forest landowners. In Florida there are over 1,200 certified Tree Farms. The Florida Land Steward Program provides educational and networking services for Florida Tree Farmers.  

Directory
State and federal agencies, nongovernment organizations, businesses and services, academic institutions, regional forestry groups, and professional organizations.