Supporting over 103,000 jobs and producing nearly $29 billion in total economic output in 2023, Florida’s forestry industry has proven it’s place in the economy. Ag Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, says, “Florida’s forest industry is a major economic driver for our state. It supports jobs, strengthens rural communities, and provides sustainable products we all rely on. These findings show why it’s so important that we continue to support and invest in Florida forestry.”
To learn more about this please see this article from Tampa Free Press: Money Grows On Trees: Florida’s Forest Industry Pumps $29 Billion Into State Economy – Tampa Free Press