These 1.25 million acres of Federal public lands located in four National Forests are many things to many different people. The challenge before us all is ecological and social sustainability. The Forest Service is implementing the Access Designation Process to identify which roads and trails can be used in your National Forests. As a forest user, your involvement is crucial. If you would like to participate fill out this questionnaire .
Diversity is a word that comes to mind when describing Florida's national forests.
These forests provide stable communities for more than 200 species of plants and animals, clean water, outdoor recreation and forest products. Something appealing to everyone can be found in one of Florida's four national forests. Visitors to the Osceola National Forest may catch a glimpse of an endangered red-cockaded woodpecker while hiking, fishing, or camping. Between the river boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, you will discover the last remnants of sand pine stands, clear cool springs, central Florida's highlands coastal lowlands, swamps and hundreds of tranquil lakes and ponds fringed with lush, tropical vegetation. This is our land ethic.