Florida § 591.16 - Community forests; purposes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 591.16 — Community forests; purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 591.16. Community forests; purposes.
The general purposes of this law are: (1) To encourage counties, cities, towns, and school districts to utilize idle lands for productive forest purposes. (2) To encourage reduction of taxation through producing income from wise use of such lands. (3) To encourage development and make available, in community forests, areas having desirable recreational features. (4) To encourage forestry education by establishing permanent forests for use of vocational agriculture departments, schools, and Boy and Girl Scout troops.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 591.16
What does Florida Statutes § 591.16 cover?
Section 591.16 ("Community forests; purposes.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 591.16?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 591.16" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 591.16 apply to my situation?
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