About us
We are a collaboration between the Florida Forest Service, Florida Forestry Association, the University of Florida, Southern Forestry Consultants and filmmakers from Untamed Science, with the goal to help keep Florida’s forests working for you.
In 3 Tips to Create a Respectable Forest in Your Backyard, Jiri invites viewers on a heartfelt walk through his suburban Florida lot to share how even a small patch of land can become a haven for wildlife, family memories, and spiritual connection...
Important Things to Consider in Your Hunting Leases
How to Create a Hunting Lease in Florida
This video is a practical guide for Florida landowners on how to create a hunting lease that benefits both them and hunters. Hosted by Rob Nelson with insights from experienced landowner Ben Williams, it walks viewers through the entire process—from understanding their property’s wildlife and legal requirements to drafting a solid agreement and screening potential hunters...
8 Florida Invasive Plants You Can do Something About
Florida Invasive Plants
In this video, we dive into eight invasive species in Florida that you can actually do something about—right in your own backyard or woodlot. From the stubborn Coral ardisia, with its waxy leaves and addictive root-pulling satisfaction, to the air potato, Florida’s infamous “vine from hell” (and the inspiring biocontrol beetle story), we show hands-on methods anyone can use...
Why Birds and Other Animals Love Your Working Forest
Working Forests
The Audubon Society supports working forests because they recognize that these forests provide both economic and environmental benefits, particularly for bird habitats...
Conservation Easements
What is a Conservation Easement?
A conservation easement in Florida is a voluntary legal agreement that allows landowners to preserve the natural resources on their property by restricting development and harmful activities while retaining ownership...
What Should I think about in Succession Planning?
Succession Planning
In this video, we dive into the critical topic of succession planning in Florida with expert Tammy Cushing, discussing the essential steps to ensure a smooth transition of assets and leadership within a family...
A Chat about Heirs Property and Clouded Titles
Heirs Property
In Florida, heirs property is extremely common. This is property that is passed down to family members through inheritance without a will or court document...
Unique Challenges in Female Forest Landownership
Women’s Forest Ownership
Women owners practice forestry at a much lower rate that men. Sometimes their husband dies or they inherit it and they have to deal with the issues that arise...
To Burn or Not to Burn
Should I Burn My Forest?
Deciding whether or not to burn your forest depends on your management goals. Most forests in Florida do benefit from regular burning but it’s hard to know how to do it if you’re new...
An Alternative Forest Income for Your Forest
Yaupon Holly
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native plant to Florida, offers Florida landowners an alternative income stream by harvesting its leaves to produce a naturally caffeinated tea...
The Florida Future Forests Program
Will the State Pay Me to Plant My Forest?
The Florida Future Forests Program is an initiative designed to promote the reforestation and sustainable management of forests in Florida. It aims to enhance the state’s forest resources, which provide critical environmental, economic, and social benefits...
These People Can Help You Run a Forest
Who Can Help Me with My Forest?
If you’re new to owning a forest, that’s great. There are a lot of ways to make the forest work for your needs. We have a bunch of resources and things to think about here if you’re a first time forest owner...
The Basics of FL Forest Taxes
Forest Tax Basics
Do you need help with taxes? Watch Tammy, University of Florida forestry tax expert and make the forest work for you.
From the Expert
Bugs on trees?
Do you want to protect your trees, but don’t know how? We interviewed entomologists at UF and FDACS about the Southern pine beetle prevention program...
Preserve or Develop?
Why Value Working Forests
A lot of academics in the forestry world say that as long as forests keep making money, they will be preserved. That narrative may not be complete. What really predicts whether people sell their land to developers is their values, as long as they break even financially...
IT Works
In a recent survey, Florida forest owners report that their preferred method of learning is from videos over other sources.
But don’t just take our word for it, find the topics that speak to your current situation. Listen to fellow forest owners, experts, and biologists give honest and useful advice.