A statewide board of directors governs the Friends of Florida State Forests (FFSF). This board is composed of representatives from groups throughout the state who utilize the various resources provided by state forests, including the forest products industry, horseback riders, hikers, hunters, motorcycle riders, forest educators and others who have a vested interest in ensuring Florida forests remain for future generations.

2023 – 2024 Board of Directors

Rick Dolan
President

Richard.Dolan@FDACS.gov

Charles Maynard
Vice-President

cmaynard3@comcast.net

Dr. J. Morgan Varner

Director of Research and Senior Scientist (R1)

mvarner@talltimbers.org

Joseph P. Fritz

Panama City Cycling (R1)

tri4857@comcast.net

Amy E. Morie

Landscape Architecture (R2)

morie@mulberryhillstudio.com

Charlie Kemp

Member of NCBCH, SWAMP, and FTA (R3)

barefootcustoms@aol.com

Chris Reed

Southwest Florida Water Management District (R4)

Chris.Reed@swfwmd.state.fl.us

David Hunt

Operation Outdoor Freedom Program Coordinator

david.hunt@fdacs.gov

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Operation Outdoor Freedom Donation

Operation Outdoor Freedom Donation

Supported by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Operation Outdoor Freedom is a program of the Florida Forest Service and Friends of Florida State Forests that provides recreational opportunities to wounded veterans. Areas of Florida state forests dedicated to this effort are fully equipped to accommodate the needs of wounded veterans, providing a unique opportunity for recreation and rehabilitation.

We Need Your Help!

Friends is partnering with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services' Florida Forest Service to provide these unique outdoor recreational and rehabilitative experiences for our nation's heroes. The success of Operation Outdoor Freedom depends largely on support from local communities and citizens. Help give back to those who have sacrificed so greatly for our freedoms.

Businesses, landowners and citizens can support Operation Outdoor Freedom by hosting an event for wounded veterans, volunteering, or making a donation to the program. All donations go directly to hosting events and exploring opportunities for new outdoor recreation activities.

For general donations, please select the “Statewide Program” option in the Event field drop-down below.

Donations of any amount are welcomed. From $5 to $5000, the impact of your support for our wounded veterans is invaluable. Under current Florida law, all donations to Friends for Operation Outdoor Freedom are tax-deductible.

Visit https://ffs.fdacs.gov/OOF/ for additional information or view available events in your area.

OOF Donation Category

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