Florida Wildlife Corridor gains 1,000+ acre ranch
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With more than a thousand people moving to Florida every year, the pressure to develop while protecting wild places is in a constant battle.
Breakdown
- A.P. Ranch in Highlands County is now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
- The ranch provides important habitat for wildlife, including panthers. 9s
- The land was conserved through a partnership between Conservation Florida, federal agencies, and the landowner. 34s
- A conservation easement ensures the ranch will remain protected from development. 45s
- The effort aims to encourage other landowners to consider conservation to protect more land in the region. 52s