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Florida's forests are a vigorous and dynamic resource, covering 16.2 million acres or 47% of Florida's total land base, contributing over $7 billion annually to the state's economy. These forests are desired by a diversity of clientele for a multitude of market and nonmarket goods and servicesThis document is CIR1433, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. First published December 2002.
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