Forestry plays a significant role in Volusia's economy. Volusia has 707,800 acres, 65 percent of which are forests. Crops account for 4% and pasture 16%. Private landowners own 82% . Forest industry companies account for 9% and 9% are in public ownership. The tree industry provides more than 1,100 direct jobs; another 2,300 indirectly. Payroll receipts surpass $21 million.