ABOUT THE CORRIDOR

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THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR ACT

After decades of work from conservationists, scientists, politicians, and many others, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law following unanimous bipartisan support by the Florida legislature on June 29, 2021.

The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals. In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving wild spaces is crucial to mitigating climate change, as studies show that natural spaces play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gases and guarding against the impacts of increased temperatures.

215K+ acres approved for conservation since the act

Florida Wildlife Corridor Act of 2021

Benefits to People

The Corridor also protects ranching and fishing, supporting large sectors of Florida’s economy. The Everglades headwaters and other crucial areas which feed springs and reservoirs can be found in the Corridor, which is responsible for protecting much of Florida’s drinking water.

Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Benefits to Wildlife

The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals, including the Florida panther, Gopher tortoise, manatee, Burrowing Owl, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Swallow-tailed Kite, and black bear.

The bear who inspired the movement

Wildlife Crossings

Benefits to Ecosystems

In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving wild spaces is crucial to mitigating climate change, as studies show that natural spaces play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gases and guarding against the impacts of increased temperatures.

Florida Forever Program

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Insects, Plants and More.

18 MILLION ACRES OF LAND

Florida’s Wildlife Corridor encompasses nearly 18 million acres, including almost 10 million acres of protected conservation lands. The unprotected lands link the protected areas where animals are free to roam.

8 MILLION ACRES ARE UNPROTECTED

These unprotected open lands link conservation areas to form a natural, continuous swath of lands and waters that wildlife travel to access different habitats for parts of their life cycle.

69 IMPERILED PLANT SPECIES

These “threatened” or “endangered” plants are paramount to the protection and well being of Florida’s ecosystem. The Scrub Plum, Everglades Bully and Scrub Ziziphus are among these at risk plant species.

131 IMPERILED ANIMAL SPECIES

Fragmenting the Corridor threatens the ability of wildlife to travel, restricts breeding opportunities. The list includes the Key Deer, Florida Manatee and Loggerhead Sea Turtle among many others.

EXPLORE THE CORRIDOR

We encourage you to explore the Corridor on your own. Get to know the real, wild Florida! There are 1300 named rivers and streams crossing the Corridor that include 1700 miles of designated paddling trails. There are also 6300 miles of trails within the Corridor; including 1100 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail.

Explore the resources below to begin planning your own expedition through the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Florida State Parks

SUN Trail Network

Florida Office of Greenways & Trails Resources

Florida Eastcoast Greenway

Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan & Maps

Florida National Scenic Trail

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network

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