Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

About Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Mission of the Florida Forest Service is to protect Florida and its people from the dangers of wildland fire and manage the forest resources through a stewardship ethic to assure they are available for future generations.

Strategic Goals
+ Provide leadership to protect forests, wildlands, and the public from the destructive effects of wildfire.
+ Promote sound forest management practices, which maintain the integrity of the invironment and provide for
Florida's future natural resource needs.
+ Educate the public about the importance of Florida's forests and promote the renewal and protection of these
resources.
+ Manage public lands for their unique character and to provide multiple public benefits.
+ Encourage Florida's communities to establish and perpetuate their urban forests.
+ Encourage family forest owners to attain their forestland management goals with guidance and technical
assistance that promotes good land stewardship principles.
+ Improve the quality of service through the training and development of our people - our single greatest
resource. This leadership will encourage innovation, excellence and freedom for personal growth.

We provide Statewide coverage for wildland fire response and provide structural fire response in two counties.

Website	http://www.FDACS.gov/FLForestService
Employees	1,001-5,000 employees View all Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services employees
Industry	Public Safety
Location	3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, US
Founded	1928
Keywords	Forest Management, Natural Resources Management, Prescribed Fire, Wildfire Suppression