Mission Statement of Francis Beidler Forest is to maintain the functional integrity of the greater Four Holes Swamp system. This is done through active management, protection, monitoring, education, advocacy & acquiring more land. Our Education Mission - A.S. & C. at F.B.F. educates the public about the important relationships between wetland ecosystems and the quality of life of all living things. We have a public program utilizing a 1 1/2 mile boardwalk that meanders through a virgin bald cypress/tupelo gum swamp.