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Conservation 20/20
Projected and Expended Costs Costs updated as of Funding Year 2013/2014 Aerial Photos for maps from either January 2011 or January 2014
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Alva Scrub Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2012
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 2010
(second edition)
Addendum Approved: November 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1,155.49
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 873
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $829,196
Estimated future expenses: $184,400
Estimated annual maintenance: $122,686
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 801 Costs: $257,155, $166,738, $19,251
Acres needing treatment: 282 Projected Cost: $113,950
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $45,763,
3,831, $875
Projected Annual Cost: $97,234
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 682
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 42%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $22,300 ($1,639 –
reimbursement)
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 287 Costs: $8,813, $19,179, $33,230
Acres needing brush reduction: 125 Projected Cost: $31,250
Pasture Plantings
Restoration Completed: 10 acres Costs: $25,870, $4,208, $1,050
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 285 Costs: $1,050, $75
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 56,871 Costs: $132,828
Annual Maintenance Projected Cost: $600
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 76,039 Costs: $56,933, $403, $27,152
Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,300 Projected Cost: $4,550
Annual Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Car parts and appliances
Costs: $98, $840
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $600
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $21,000, $175 (both editions
and addendum)
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough on site 357
Costs: $500
Future Plans: Primitive trailhead, trails and signs
Projected Cost: $34,650
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $576
Other Notes:
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
in 2009 on 250 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $24,520.89, which was
used for invasive exotic plant treatment. In 2014, the slash pines were thinned from an
additional 52 acres and the $12,747 raised was also used for invasive exotic plant
treatment.
Some restoration work has been, and will be funded through a WHIP grant from USDA,
FWC’s Invasive Plant Management program, FWC’s Gopher Tortoise grant program and
through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
The City of Cape Coral will be funding restoration work on approximately 100 acres, for
scrub jay mitigation.
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Over 200 acres of Site 163 were covered with a thick Brazilian pepper monoculture
that was removed by heavy equipment and pile burned.
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Buckingham Trails Preserve
Acquired: 2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 10, 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 572.11
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $218,109
Estimated future expenses: $800,516
Estimated annual maintenance: $47,648
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 182 Costs: $121,206, $100, $4,134
Acres needing treatment: 142 Projected Cost: $81,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $37,500
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 281
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $8,300
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 208 Costs: $52,000
Pasture Restoration
Restoration Needed: 241 acres Projected Cost: $664,196
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 10,210 Costs: $33,000
Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $300
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 15,954 Costs: $22,148, $3,971
Feet of Firelines Needed: 7,050 Projected Cost: $24,675
Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $2,100, $280
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $300
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trailhead and walkthroughs, kiosk, interpretive signs,
standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve signs
Costs: $15,210
Projected Cost: $79,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $560
Other Notes:
Some restoration work has been funded by FWC’s Invasive Plant Management program
and FWC’s Gopher Tortoise grant program.
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Although there the Preserve has plant diversity, including rare species, many areas
have thick palmetto cover with very little plant diversity.
In 2013 C20/20 Staff chopped 57 acres of heavy palmetto.
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Buttonwood Preserve
Acquired: 2012 - 2014
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 5, 2014
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 267.6
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 166
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $8,400
Estimated future expenses: $88,262
Estimated annual maintenance: $11,600
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 100 Projected Cost: $63,300
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $9,400
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 53
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Needed: 7,132 Projected Cost: $24,962
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Cost: $8,400
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This berm separates Buttonwood Preserve from mosquito control property. This
area has a much higher density of invasive exotics than most of the Preserve.
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Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
Acquired: 2000-2012
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 16, 2007
(second edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1,295.3
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,030
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $4,164,112
Estimated future expenses: $852,840
Estimated annual maintenance: $124,928
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 804 Costs: $1,483,984, $169,276,
$9,837
Acres needing treatment: 265 Projected Cost: $306,993
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $17,725,
$8,627, $525
Projected Annual Cost: $79,934
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 165
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 13%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,660
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 68 Costs: $27,800
Acres needing brush reduction: 42 Projected Cost: $10,500
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 52 Costs: $400
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, berm removal and geo-webbing on
management access road. Costs: $3,810, $518,645
Restoration Needed: Additional ditch plugs & berm removal
Projected Cost: $500,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,687 Costs: $21,730
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 22,951 Costs: $8,586, $33,753
Feet of Firelines Needed: 10,042 Projected Cost: $35,147
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $2,064
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Projected Cost: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Car parts, construction materials, etc.
Costs: $1,798
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $22,400 (both editions)
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Guided walks, trails, boardwalks, picnic pavilions, restrooms,
parking, and interpretive signs.
Costs: $1,775,660, $19,452
Future Need: New trail markers Projected Cost: $200
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $16,381
Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $40,104
Projected Cost: $9,958, $8,581
Other Notes
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
in 2009 on 52 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $5,183.82 which was used
for trail signs and invasive exotic plant treatments.
Some restoration work and public use amenities have and will be funded by grants from
Florida Communities Trust, North American Wetlands Conservation Act, South Florida
Water Management District, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails
Program, USFWS Coastal Grants, Department of Environmental Protection, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, FWC’s Invasive Plant Management program
and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal on Palm Creek.
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This year the East River Loop Trail (1 ¾ miles) was opened to the public. Hikers
can enjoy a trail through restored portions of the Preserve along the shore of the
Caloosahatchee River.
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Carver Preserve
Acquired: 2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: February 9, 2010
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 189
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 189
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $52,800
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $3,935
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 27 Cost: $48,600
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $3,900
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $35
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
The mangroves on the coast of Carver Preserve have recovered from Hurricane
Charley. The center of the Preserve where all the mangroves died remains an open
saltern habitat.
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Cayo Pelau Preserve
Acquired: 2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 14, 2008
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 126.21
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 123
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $10,222
Estimated future expenses: $4,500
Estimated annual maintenance: $2,600
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 3 Costs: $6,022
Acres needing treatment: 3 Projected Cost: $4,500
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $2,400
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Dock Costs: $0 (done by volunteers)
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Boaters are welcome to visit the Preserve.
Costs: $0
Although half of the Preserve is at a maintenance level for exotics, much of the
coastline still has very thick Brazilian pepper.
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Charlotte Harbor Buffer Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2012
Land Stewardship Agreement Approved: June 3, 2008
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 448.61
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 171
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $111,352
Estimated future expenses: $474,450
Estimated annual maintenance: $41,921
This preserve is co-managed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 101 Costs: $18,270, $1,920, $4,188
Acres needing treatment: 62 Projected Cost: $214,000
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $350
Projected Annual Cost: $28,233
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 145
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 61%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,600
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 105 Costs: $26,250
Acres needing brush reduction: 18 Projected Cost: $4,500
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch Plugs & berm breaks (site 262)
Costs: $20,375, $15,000
Projected Costs: $250,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,237 Costs: $3,820
Feet of Fencing Needed: 700 Projected Cost: $3,500
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 10,504 Costs: $1,360, $13,897
Feet of Firelines Needed: 700 Projected Cost: $2,450
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Abandoned home, appliances, construction
debris, etc
Costs: $3,342, $1,680
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: FDEP Costs: $0
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian walkthroughs for access to hike the fire breaks and
Preserve signs.
Costs: $900
Other Notes
Some invasive exotic plant removal was conducted through assistance from the Florida
Department of Corrections.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided funds to help pay for the
hydrologic restoration on site #262.
Site 400 had an abandoned home that was removed by
Conservation 20/20 Staff.
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Columbus G McLeod Preserve
Acquired: 1999
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 27, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 8.7
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 8.7
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $93,183
Estimated future expenses: $7,500
Estimated annual maintenance: $2,560
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 8.7 Costs: $826, $26,600, $4,863
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $665
Projected Annual Cost: $2,250
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Shoreline erosion control
Costs: $4,055, $30,789
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve sign, canoe/kayak landing, primitive hiking trail
Costs: $10,485, $10,000, $700
Future Plans: Rehab canoe/kayak landing Costs: $7,500
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $210
Other Notes
Shoreline restoration work was partially funded through a grant from the South Florida
Water Management District. The public use amenities were partially funded through a
grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District. Some exotic plant removal was
conducted with assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
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Staff leaving Preserve after a day of trail maintenance.
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Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek
Acquired: 2005
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 20, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 243.19
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 243.19
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $221,228
Estimated future expenses: $508,887
Estimated annual maintenance: $29,536
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 243 Costs: $7,455, $37,600, $11,991
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $39,644,
$175
Projected Annual Cost: $19,800
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 109
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,820
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 49 Costs: $9,025, $34,175
Acres needing brush reduction: 141 Projected Cost: $35,250
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $250
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Rehydrating cypress swamp and Spanish Creek. Creating
littoral zones in borrow ponds. Inspection & refurbish bridge over Spanish Creek.
Projected Cost: $450,000 (to be
funded by Lee Co. Natural
Resources)
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 11,375 Costs: $47,055
Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,400 Projected Cost: $17,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 12,860 Costs: $14,166, $4,918
Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,039 Projected Cost: $3,637
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 164 Costs: $5,740
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing
Costs: $6,143
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trails, kiosk and trail signs
Costs: $481 (walk through &
preserve signs)
Projected Cost: $3,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $432
Other Notes
Some restoration work was funded through grants from the South Florida Water
Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Some
exotic plant removal was conducted with assistance from the Florida Department of
Corrections.
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal on Spanish Creek.
The entrance to the Preserve now features an educational sign about the
Conservation 20/20 Legacy Program.
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Deep Lagoon Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2006
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 28, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 271.85
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 192
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $484,311
Estimated future expenses: $175,050
Estimated annual maintenance: $38,585
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 192 Costs: $117,763, $204,856, $8,150
Acres needing treatment: 79 Projected Cost: $175,050
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $40,254,
$1,138
Projected Annual Cost: $33,709
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 5 Costs: $1,250
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Ditch Plug Costs: $215, $10,744
Pasture Restoration
Restoration Completed: Costs: $10,599, $27,076,
$21,136
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,107 Costs: $18,592
Annual maintenance (mowing): Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed
Trash Removal Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, trash washing up from river
Costs: $638, $13,380
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $3,500
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Preserve identification signs. Costs: $120
Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from the South Florida Water
Management District and the Florida Forest Service.
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Deep Lagoon Pasture, June 2008
(before exotic plant removal, disking and hydrological restoration work)
Deep Lagoon Pasture, July 2010
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Estero Marsh Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2014
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 4, 2007
(revised first edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 243.97
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 243.97
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $70,186
Estimated future expenses: $28,535
Estimated annual maintenance: $34,076
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 243 Costs: LCDOT funds
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: LCDOT
funds until 2013/14 then $25,500
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 132
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,500
Mechanical Brush Reduction Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $188
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Drainage ditch, culverts and filter marshes
Costs: $1,640, LDCOT funds
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,772 Costs: $8,522
Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,010 Projected Cost: $10,535
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 6,956 Costs: $31,820
Feet of Firelines Needed: 5,000 Projected Cost: $17,500
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Wilson Miller Costs: $19,304
C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian Walk Through
Costs: $500
Future Plans: Kiosk & trail sign
Costs: $500
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $50
Other Notes
Estero Marsh Preserve was selected by LCDOT as a mitigation site for County projects
including the Three Oaks Parkway road widening project (Island Park Regional
Mitigation Project) which is providing funds for exotic plant removal, plantings of native
plants and hydrologic restoration.
Occasionally, contractors are hired to remove hazardous trees.
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Flag Pond Preserve
Acquired: 2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 27, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 66.9
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 66.9
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $30,644
Estimated future expenses: $18,082
Estimated annual maintenance: $15,288
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 67 Costs: $26,264, $140
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $13,400
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 6
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500
Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 10 Projected Cost: $2,500
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs Projected Cost: $10,000
Fencing Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $0
Firelines Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,309 Projected Cost: $4,582
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $288
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Needs: Rock & Concrete
Projected Cost: $1,000
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Preserve Sign Costs: $40
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The center of “Flag Pond” has invasive exotic grass species, as well as some native
(but invasive) cattail that continues to need treatment.
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Galt Preserve
Acquired: 2002-2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 16, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 264.96
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 264.96
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $1,273,021
Estimated future expenses: $611,933
Estimated annual maintenance: $42,272
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres received treatment: 265 Costs: $22,160, $13,361, $3,713
Acres of melaleuca logging: 69 Costs: $2,450
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $38,620
Projected Annual Cost: $19,310
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 104.5
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $6,564
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 10 Projected Cost: $2,500
Spoil Restoration
Plantings: Costs: $1,662, $52,122
Hydrologic Improvements
Powerline easement culverts: Costs: $52,412, $40,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,427 Costs: $38,002
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 8,100 Costs: $19,586
Feet of Firelines Needed: 2,000 Projected Cost: $7,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Hurricane debris removal
Costs: $560
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150
Land Stewardship Plan Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Public Use Amenities
Signs, parking, restrooms, formal entrance, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch,
picnic pavilion, wildlife observation platform and marked trails.
Costs: $2,488, $977,485
Projected Cost: $583,123
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $3,360
Annual Facility Maintenance: Projected Cost: $12,000
Other Notes
A portion of the exotic plant removal, some of the spoil plantings and hydrologic
restoration has been funded through Gulf of Mexico Foundation grants. Additional tree
plantings for the spoil, was provided by Lee County’s Environmental Services Tree Fund.
Some restoration work and the majority of public use amenities have been funded
through a grant from the Florida Communities Trust.
Construction of the public use facilities began in the summer of 2014. Here is the
beginnings of the wildlife viewing platform on the west bank of the pond.
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Gator Hole Preserve
Acquired: 2000
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 30, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 175
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 175
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $248,543
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $17,183
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 175 Costs: $205,449, $3,660,
LCDOT funds
Acres of melaleuca logging: 81 Costs: $324
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $6,357
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 147
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 100%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 112 Costs: $580, $9,250, LCDOT funds
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 35 Costs: $280
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 12,172 Costs: LCDOT funds
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $400
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 4,976 Costs: LCDOT funds
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Total Trapped: 364 Costs: $18,250
Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed (due to previous
trapping and buried chain-link fence)
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Old hog traps, temporary tortoise fence.
Costs: $2,030
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Preserve is occasionally used for requested field trips for FGCU
students. Preserve identification sign.
Costs: $40, $280
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Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded through FWC’s Invasive Plant Management
program and through assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
Gator Hole Preserve was selected by LCDOT as gopher tortoise relocation site for road
projects where the tortoises must be moved off-site. This partnership has included exotic
plant treatments, pine tree thinning, brush reduction and installation of firelines and
fencing.
Gator Hole is completely on target for burn rotations. C20/20 staff has prioritized
burning on this site since it is used for gopher tortoise mitigation.
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Hickey’s Creek Greenbriar Connector
Preserve (C20/20 Portion)
Acquired: 2005-2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 14.15
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $432
Estimated future expenses: $18,200
Estimated annual maintenance: $3,232
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Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 14 Projected Cost: $14,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $2,800
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, construction debris, etc.
Costs: $432
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $432
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200
Other Notes
The C20/20 parcels are part of a 450-acre conservation area that is owned and managed
by Lee County Parks and Recreation and East County Water Control District
Very little restoration work has taken place at this Preserve to date. Gates have
been installed by Lee County Pollution Control which has reduced problems with
illegal dumping while still allowing visitors to enter and hike.
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Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park (C20/20 Portion)
Acquired: 1998-2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 2003
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 81.61
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 81.61
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $75,545
Estimated future expenses: $37,690
Estimated annual maintenance: $18,644
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 31 Costs: $6,085, $2,764
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $4,291
Projected Annual Cost: $8,000
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 45
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 64%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,400
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 37 Projected Cost: $9,250
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 31 Costs: $280
Pasture Restoration for Scrub Jays
Restoration Completed: Plants and prescribed burn
Costs: $5,500, $4,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 5,649 Costs: $38,661
Feet of Fencing Needed: 5,648 Projected Cost: $28,240
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $600
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,579 Costs: $2,869
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior Fencing and vehicle
Costs: $6,173, $200
Large Debris Removal Needs: Appliances Projected Cost: $200
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $300
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
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Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from The Nature Conservancy.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
in 2009 on 31 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $3,604.82 which was used
to purchase herbicides.
The C20/20 parcels are part of an 862-acre conservation area that is owned and managed
by Lee County Parks and Recreation and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission.
As part of the pasture restoration work for scrub jays, C20/20 staff participated in a
prescribed burn at the Preserve in February 2012.
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Hickory Swamp Preserve
Acquired: 1999
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 17, 2006
Amended and Approved: September 15, 2009
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 66.55
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 66.55
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $59,207
Estimated future expenses: $660
Estimated annual maintenance: $5,186
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 66 Costs: $8,450, $990
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $4,912,
$1,080 Projected Annual Cost: $1,498
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 39
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 55%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,080
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 4 Costs: $1,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 4,899 Costs: $22,880
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,694 Costs: $8,505
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $200
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Primitive trailhead, kiosk and preserve sign
Costs: $2,390
Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve sign
Projected Cost: $660
Annual Trail Maintenance Cost: $400, $864
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Hickory Swamp Preserve is one of the many Preserves that is
utilizing prescribed burns as a management tool.
This photo was taken one year post-burn.
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Hidden Cypress Preserve
Acquired: 2009
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 8, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 428.45
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 428.45
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $180,693
Estimated future expenses: $79,093
Estimated annual maintenance: $49,278
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 428 Costs: $87,520, $71,795
Acres of melaleuca logging: 208 Costs: $6,370, 350, $4,908
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $44,940
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 80
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $3,000
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Possible berm breaks and plow line restoration
Projected Cost: $35,000
Fencing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Needed: 12,598 Projected Cost: $44,093
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing (1.7 miles)
Costs: $1,350
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $150
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Other Notes:
Some restoration work has been funded through FWC’s Invasive Plant Management
program.
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After the pine tree thinning and invasive exotic plant removal, staff was excited to
see Big Cypress fox squirrels on the Preserve. This is a listed species in Florida and
they live in habitats that are open to allow them to forage while keeping an eye out
for predators.
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Imperial Marsh Preserve
Acquired: 2000-2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: April 28, 2009
(second edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 809.23
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 56
Total costs through FY 2013/14: $670,963
Estimated future expenses: $770,233
Estimated annual maintenance: $82,003
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 172 Costs: $4,033, $140,979, $3,503,
LCDOT funds
Acres of melaleuca logging: 40 Costs: $160
Acres needing treatment: 753 Projected Cost: $487,500
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $29,275
Projected Annual Cost: $60,000
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 382
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 5%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $20,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 168 Costs: $106, $16,275, $4,500
Acres needing brush reduction: 181 Projected Cost: $45,250
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 63 Costs: $500
Acres in need of thinning: 59 Projected Cost: $450
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs and water control structure on site 93
Costs: $31,875
Pasture Restoration
Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, berm breaks, water control structure, exotic
and pasture grass removal on site 93
Costs: $321,824, $47,415
Restoration Needed: Continuing restoration work on site 93, as well as pastures
on sites 288, 321 and 344 (53 acres)
Projected Cost: $108,650
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 9,523 Costs: $45,944
Feet of Fencing Needed: 5,178 Projected Cost: $25,890
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $50
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 2,196 Costs: $3,271, $228
Feet of Firelines Needed: 29,119 Projected Cost: $101,917
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,728
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 5 Costs: $175
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Deer stand, interior fencing
Costs: $4,199
Large Debris Removal Needs: Appliances, tires, construction debris, etc.
Projected Cost: $576
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $16,800 (both editions)
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: One of the “tracts” has a primitive trailhead and is frequently
used for Lee County Bird Patrol guided walks.
Costs: $76
Other Notes
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
and dead pines (resulting from a wildfire in 2007) removed in 2009 on 63 acres. The
C20/20 management fund was given $14,008.21 which was used for invasive exotic plant
treatment.
Some restoration work has been funded through FWC’s Invasive Plant Management
program, SFWMD, HSBC melaleuca removal service project and through assistance
from the Florida Department of Corrections.
A portion of Imperial Marsh Preserve was selected by LCDOT to be used for wetland,
wood stork and panther mitigation for the Corkscrew Curve, Corkscrew Road and Estero
Parkway widening projects which is providing funds for exotic plant removal on site 93.
Other portions of Imperial Marsh site 93 restoration work will be partially funded with
monies from the T & T funds. Details on the history of this fund can be found in the IMP
Stewardship Plan.
LCDOT is exploring the possibility of using the Galloway Tract for future mitigation.
The Lee County Port Authority is exploring the possibility of using portions of the
Preserve as mitigation for the airport runway expansion.
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Twice a year staff must visit 16 different monitoring stations to record plant
diversity to help monitor the success of the pasture restoration.
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Imperial River Preserve
Acquired: 1998
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 5, 2007
(second edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 38.95
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 38.95
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $16,663
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $626
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 7 Costs: $3,255, $5,000, $800
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,278
Projected Annual Cost: $426
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: None Observed
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $6,300 (both editions)
Other Notes
Some exotic plant treatment was conducted through assistance from the Florida
Department of Corrections.
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Although the Preserve is on the edge of an urban area, it still provides habitat for
wildlife.
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Koreshan Preserve
Acquired: 2005
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 37.83
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 37.83
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $50,739
Estimated future expenses: $10,000
Estimated annual maintenance: $5,588
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres treated: 38 Costs: $4,185, $421
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $7,018,
$805
Projected Annual Cost: $3,800
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 36
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $800
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 38 Projected Cost: $9,500
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres in need of thinning: 33 Projected Cost: $500
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,541 Costs: $16,920
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 8,408 Costs: $17,150
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Cost: $4,200
Public Use Amenities
Preserve identification sign. Cost: $40
Other Notes
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal along the drainage ditch that bisects the Preserve.
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Koreshan Preserve is at a maintenance level for exotics. The majority of exotics
were treated in place instead of using mechanical equipment. You can see the
downy rose myrtle that is quickly decomposing in the flatwoods.
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Matanzas Pass Preserve (C20/20 Portion)
Acquired: 2006
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: addendum pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1.05
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1.05
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $31,264
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $2,170
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: <1 Costs: $684, $16,000, $2,445
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $2,940
Projected Annual Cost: $980
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: Gate Costs: $50
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: partially buried cables
Costs: $250
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Primitive trail & guided tours
Costs: $449, $8,446
Annual Trail Maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,140
Other Notes
Additional amenities are adjacent to the Preserve and are maintained by Lee County
Parks and Recreation.
There is regularly scheduled ethnobotany tours led on the
Preserve by Parks and Recreation volunteers.
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Mullock Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2007
Mini Stewardship Plan Approved: April 8, 2008
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 4.3
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 4.3
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $4,908
Estimated future expenses: $180
Estimated annual maintenance: $1,022
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 4 Costs: $650, LCNR funds
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,558
Projected Annual Cost: $600
Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 2 Costs: $500
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $250
Firelines
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $172
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires Costs: $100
Large Debris Removal Needs: Some assorted dumped construction debris.
Projected Cost: $180
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $2,100
Other Notes
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal on Mullock Creek.
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August 2011 the overgrown hydric flatwoods & scrub was bush hogged.
By opening the understory, smaller herbaceous plants began to grow again and
C20/20 staff saw their first gopher tortoise (a threatened species) on the preserve.
(Burrows had been documented before, but this was the first tortoise)
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Orange River Preserve
Acquired: 2002-2012
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 21, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 60.48
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 60.48
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $112,437
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $5,395
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 38 Costs: $28,620, $30,100, $13,700
Acres of melaleuca logging: 10 Costs: $105
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $9,280,
$2,657
Projected Annual Cost: $3,093
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 33
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 73%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,200
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 23 Costs: $16,000
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 5,596 Costs: $3,350, $4,425
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,032
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $70
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Numerous paddlers and boaters enjoy the undeveloped shoreline
on Orange River.
Costs: $0
Other Notes
Some restoration work was conducted through assistance from the Florida Forest Service
and the Florida Department of Corrections. The adjacent Crossroads Baptist Church has
been extremely supportive with providing access for staff and contractors conducting
restoration activities.
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Invasive exotic treatment crews were able to treat all of the Brazilian pepper in the
mangrove swamp on the shoreline of Orange River.
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Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve
Acquired: 2000-2011
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 20, 2006
Mini plan for Bayside Approved: February 14, 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 919.64
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 919.64
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $621,690
Estimated future expenses: $250,152
Estimated annual maintenance: $74,134
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 309 Costs: $90,942, $108,065, $5,471
Acres of melaleuca logging: 110 Costs: $860
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $8,500,
$700
Projected Annual Cost: $36,578
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 537
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 15%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $18,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 736 Costs: $21,729, $10,538, $180,100
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $12,500
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 189 Costs: $1,150
Longleaf Pine Planting
Acres Planted: 19 Costs: $5,160, $5,950
Former Palm Grove Restoration
Acres Planted: 30 Costs: $8,189
Annual Maintenance: Projected Cost: $2,000
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Abandoned shrimp farm restoration.
Projected Cost: $50,000
Pasture Restoration
Restoration Needed: 67 acres Projected Cost: $184,652
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 13,633 Costs: $82,443
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,500
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 39,686 Costs: $39,234, $33,660
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, septic tank and assorted
construction and other debris
Costs: $790, $1,750
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $10,500
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Guided walks, trailhead, marked trails and educational kiosk
Costs: $5,959
Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers
Projected Cost: $500
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,680
Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded by the Calusa Land Trust, FWC’s Gopher
Tortoise grant program and FWC’s Invasive Plant Management program. The Calusa
Land Trust regularly assists with exotic plant treatment projects on the Preserve.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had a salvage pine tree
removal of dead trees on 130 acres. No funds were received but hundreds of hazardous
trees were removed, gratis, that could have injured County staff or visitors to the
Preserve.
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In January 2014, crews planted slash pine seedlings in the former palm grove.
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Pine Lake Preserve
Acquired: 2000 - 2012
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 6, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 174.27
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 135
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $365,097
Estimated future expenses: $949,376
Estimated annual maintenance: $24,488
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 131 Costs: $293,000, $600
Acres needing treatment: 39 Projected Cost: $19,500
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $42,098
Projected Annual Cost: $14,200
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 78
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 27%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,000
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres in Need of Thinning: 92 Costs: $700
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and enhancements to Kehl Canal and borrow
pond. Projected Cost: $900,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Needed: 2,411 Projected Cost: $12,055
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 13,639 Costs: $20,459
Feet of Firelines Needed: 4,403 Projected Cost: $15,411
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough with access to hiking the firelines and
preserve sign. Costs: $40, $500
Future Plans: Marked hiking trails and standardized Parks Department trail
markers
Projected Cost: $1,710
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $400
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Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded through grants from the South Florida Water
Management District.
Pine Lake Preserve is one of several that have pedestrian walkthroughs to allow
visitors to enjoy a quiet hike.
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Pop Ash Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 31, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 307.45
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 307.45
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $418,313
Estimated future expenses: $1,580
Estimated annual maintenance: $32,041
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 307 Costs: $57,509, $306,150, $13,433
Additional removal paid by Lee
County Division of Natural
Resources
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $25,092,
$350
Projected Annual Cost: $18,128
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 245
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,000
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 126 Costs: $1,000
Fencing
New Gates: Costs: $396
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 1,000 Costs: $1,800
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 1 Costs: $35
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Needs: Tires, plywood, etc…
Projected Cost: $630
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $250
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Primitive trailhead, trails and fishing opportunities
Costs: $4,183
Future Plans: Standardized Parks Department trail markers
Projected Cost: $950
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $840
Other Notes
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
and dead pines removed in 2009 on 126 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given
$11,860.41 which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment.
Some restoration work has been funded through grants from FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and through
assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal on the Preserve, including Pop Ash Creek,
restoring sheet flow on the preserve, connecting the existing ponds through several
shallow flowways and installing a weir.
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The Extreme Equine Club built and donated mounting blocks for horseback riders
this fiscal year.
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Powell Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 31, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 77.2
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 77.2
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $171,956
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $16,559
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 25 Costs: $48,414, $14,750, $4,048
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $20,195,
$263
Projected Annual Cost: $13,065
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 37
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $1,500
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 50 Costs: $350
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Rip-rap wetland edge that was eroding
Costs: $23,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,073 Costs: $24,486
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 12,182 Costs: $2,350, $8,087
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Hurricane debris
Costs: $1,400
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $4,200
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough & preserve sign
Costs: $20,413
Annual Facility Maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,050
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Other Notes
Some restoration work has been funded through a grant from FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program.
In partnership with C20/20, Lee County Division of Natural Resources is using this
Preserve to help accomplish their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing
surface waters of the County” through the creation of filter marshes on disturbed portions
of the Preserve and enhancing the flow of Powell Creek.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
and bark beetle killed pines removed in 2009 on 50 acres. The C20/20 management fund
was given $6,501.43 from the timber sale which was used for purchasing herbicide and
hazard tree removal at this Preserve.
The filter marshes have increased the variety of wildlife that utilize the Preserve.
These wood ducks were observed by a volunteer in the summer of 2013.
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Prairie Pines Preserve
Acquired: 2001-2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 14, 2004
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 2654.11
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,449
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $3,779,637
Estimated future expenses: $1,015,600
Estimated annual maintenance: $165,056
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 2,684 Costs: $22,819, $1,809,743, $9,599
Acres of melaleuca logging: 2,072 Costs: $770
Acres needing treatment: 444 Projected Cost: $288,600
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $48,616,
$46,451, $6,402
Projected Annual Cost: $110,138
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 2,165
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 1%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $10,500
Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 454 Costs: $31,141, $37,500
Acres needing brush reduction: 508 Projected Cost: $127,000
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 1,150 Costs: $1,050
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and berm breaks.
Projected Cost: $600,000 (LCNR
may fund part or all)
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 34,724 Costs: $73,704, $157,850
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 48,128 Costs: $25,693, $4,900
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 214 (site 194) Costs: $6,420
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Interior fencing, tires hurricane debris and
drum of hazardous waste
Costs: $3,106, $126, $112,500
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $14,000
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Guided walks, parking, restrooms, ADA accessible trails, 20
miles of marked primitive trails, standardized Parks Department trail
markers & signs, and a wildlife observation blind.
Costs: $1,161, $1,307,468, $1,995
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $5,005
Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $63,043
Projected Cost: $10,507, $19,110
Other Notes
Some restoration work and public use amenities have been funded by grants from Florida
Communities Trust, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program as well as through assistance from the Florida Department of
Corrections.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
in 2009 on 1150 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $73,974.95 which was
used for invasive exotic plant treatment, fence installation and repairs to in-house exotic
removal heavy equipment (Fecon mower).
In partnership with C20/20, Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this
Preserve to help accomplish their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing
surface waters of the County” through exotic plant and debris removal on waterways
within the Preserve. If planned restoration projects can help to meet LCDNR’s needs,
C20/20 will continue the partnership on future projects.
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,
Prairie Pines has become a popular hiking spot for groups on the weekends.
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San Carlos Bay – Bunche Beach Preserve
Acquired: 2001
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 5, 2013
(second edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 706
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 706
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $791,703
Estimated future expenses: 0
Estimated annual maintenance: $35,643
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 706 Costs: $266,166, $23,280
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs:
$122,000, $294,619, $1,698
Projected Annual Cost: $7,700
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 1,518 Costs: $13,697
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: coastal clean ups that pick up debris that has
been washed up during storm events Costs: $161, $43,008
Future workdays for coastal clean ups: Projected Cost: $4,725
Average Smaller Debris workdays: Projected Cost: $23,118
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 & Land Stewardship Staff
Costs: $16,800 (both editions)
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: 1-mile of pristine beach front property, preserve signs,
interpretive programs
Costs: $2,364, $7,910
Other Notes
Some restoration work and public use amenities have been funded by grants from Florida
Communities Trust, Lee County Tourist Development Council, Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program, USFWS Partners for Wildlife and FWC’s Invasive
Plant Management program.
Amenities are adjacent to the Preserve and were constructed with grant funds and are
maintained by Lee County Parks and Recreation.
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This Preserve continues to be a “must visit” spot for anyone who is interested in
birding. This year, Staff and volunteers spent over 1,500 hours in fiscal year
2013/14 making sure the beach was safe and clean for visitors (including the
wildlife) to enjoy.
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Six Mile Cypress Preserve North
Acquired: 2010-2011
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1,219
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 163
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $386,157
Estimated future expenses: $3,701,442
Estimated annual maintenance: $70,514
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 163 Costs: $4,184, $12,600, $2,018
Acres needing treatment: 1,056 Projected Cost: $693,092
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $60,950
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 433
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $6,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 200 Projected Cost: $50,000
Pine Tree Thinning/Melaleuca Removal
Acres thinned: 80 Costs: $1,505
Acres in need of thinning: 700 Projected Cost: $4,300
Pasture/Hydrological Restoration
Restoration Needed: 200 acres Costs: $157,850, $100,000, $27,898
Projected Cost: $250,000,
$2,500,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 25,060 Costs: $21,774
Feet of Fencing Needed: 11,400 Projected Cost: $57,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000
Firelines Feet of Firelines Installed: 33,500 Costs: $50,250
Feet of Firelines Needed: 30,500 Projected Cost: $106,750
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Trash Removal Debris Removal Conducted Costs: $28, $1,050
Large Debris Removal Needs: interior fencing
Projected Cost: $300
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff
Cost: $7,000
Public Use Amenities Future Plans: Primitive trailhead, walkthrough, preserve signs and trails
Projected Cost: $40,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,376
Other Notes
Some restoration work will be funded by the SFWMD. Some exotic plant removal was
conducted by the Florida Department of Corrections.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
and melaleuca removed in 2014 on 839 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given
$32,785.73 from the timber sale which was used for permitting and design of the
hydrological restoration project.
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Before melaleuca removal 4/2014.
Same location later that month.
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (C20/20 Portion)
Acquired: 1999-2009
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 371.7
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 137.51
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $213,654
Estimated future expenses: $113,681
Estimated annual maintenance: $31,899
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 236 Costs: $93,810, $8,240, $8,442
Acres of melaleuca logging: 47 Costs: $245
Acres in need of melaleuca logging: 86 Projected Cost: $500
Acres needing treatment: 50 Projected Cost: $71,825
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $28,529,
$9,135
Projected Annual Cost: $22,400
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 107
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $7,500
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 12,724 Costs: $57,870
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Needed: 11,726 Projected Cost: $41,041
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 43 Costs: $1,505
Severity of Hog Damage: Medium
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Boat Costs: $35, $348
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff
Cost: $7,000
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: 3 primitive trailheads
Costs: (part of fencing costs)
Future Plans: Walkthroughs & signs at primitive trailhead
Projected Cost: $315
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Other Notes
These parcels are additional acreage to the already existing Six Mile Cypress Slough
Preserve which features amenities such as 2.1 mile boardwalk, interpretive center, paved
parking, restrooms and picnic pavilions.
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used portions of this Preserve to help
accomplish their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the
County” through exotic plant and debris removal on an interior canal.
Wild hogs continue to be a management challenge at many of our preserves.
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Smokehouse Bay Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: February 9, 2010
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 268.32
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 268.32
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $441,050
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $14,479
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 253 Costs: $11,800, $422 (rest is lumped
with pasture restoration/
hydrologic improvements)
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $53
Projected Annual Cost: $11,250
Pasture Restoration/Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Exotic removal, leveling furrows, filling mosquito
ditches and plantings
Costs: $54,357, $344,538
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 3,564 Costs: $21,480
Annual maintenance (mowing): Projected Cost: $344
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 81 Costs: $2,835
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Other Notes
Most restoration work has been funded by grants from the Charlotte Harbor National
Estuary Program and USFWS with American Recovery and Restoration Act funds.
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This former palm grove has quickly filled with a wide variety of native herbaceous
and woody plants.
This photo was taken in the same area in 2007.
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Telegraph Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2009
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: April 19, 2011
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1726.84
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 818
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $201,189
Estimated future expenses: $1,423,246
Estimated annual maintenance: $317,037
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 199 Costs: $37,000, $7,438
Acres needing treatment: 440 Projected Cost: $220,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $143,437
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 1230
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 2%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $36,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 101 Costs: $7,724, $14,526
Acres needing brush reduction: 372 Projected Cost: $93,000
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres thinned: 296 Projected Cost: $2,800
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs, berm breaks, prevention of erosion into
Telegraph Creek
Projected Cost: $25,000
Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 361 acres Projected Cost: $994,916
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 23,123 Costs: $70,819
Feet of Fencing Needed: 3,570 Projected Cost: $17,850
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 29,199 Costs: $12,000, $3,000, $25,664
Feet of Firelines Needed: 13,137 Projected Cost: $45,980
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 19 Costs: $665
Severity of Hog Damage: High
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Construction debris
Costs: $144
Large Debris Removal Needs: Phone books, appliances, old cow pens.
Projected Cost: $1,500
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $14,000
Public Use Amenities Available Now: Two Primitive trailheads, walkthrough, preserve signs and
marked trail.
Costs: $59,612, $60,910, $1,400
Future Plans: standardized Parks Department trail markers and preserve signs and
additional fencing
Projected Cost: $25,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,728
Other Notes
Some restoration work was funded through a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission. C20/20 partnered with Babcock Ranch Preserve staff to clear
the north fenceline and installed a new fence, saving C20/20 several thousand dollars.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
in 2014 on 296 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given $60,909.84 from the
timber sale which was used for design of the public use amenities.
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Part of the preparation work for the new entrance to the Preserve included
repairing portions of the old road which had deteriorated and was unsafe.
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Wild Turkey Strand Preserve
Acquired: 2001-2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 10, 2010
(second edition)
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 3136.77
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,484
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $3,074,213
Estimated future expenses: $6,575,492
Estimated annual maintenance: $164,723
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 2,753 Costs: $41,825, $586,313, $7,407
Acres of melaleuca logging: 962 Costs: $3,850
Restoration plantings: Costs: $11,223
Acres needing treatment: 383 Projected Cost: $636,441
Annual maintenance Current Cumulative Costs: $95,271,
$46,970
Projected Annual Cost: $109,000
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 1,118
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $32,400
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc: 195 Costs: $51,548, $5,250
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 512 Costs: $393, $3,850
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs, ditch removal, berm removal, culvert
installation, culvert replacement and low-water crossing with geoblock on FPL
access road. Costs: $40,246, $96,406
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs and culverts for management access roads,
backfilling or plugging drainage ditches, possible geowebbing.
Projected Cost: $3,164,375
Pasture Restoration Restoration Needed: 110 acres Projected Cost: $2,362,655
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 75,583 Costs: $15,800, $49,403
Feet of Fencing Needed: 42,200 Projected Cost: $211,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $500
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 37,801 Costs: $56,702
Feet of Firelines Needed: 56,063 Projected Cost: $196,221
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 13 Costs: $455
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, interior fencing, vehicles, farm
equipment, appliances, construction debris, etc (over 17,000 lbs!)
Costs: $2,226, $5,338
Large Debris Removal Needs: Construction debris, small appliances, interior
fencing, vehicle parts, etc.
Projected Cost: $4,800
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $22,400 (both editions)
Public Use Amenities Available Now: Preserve identification signs, parking, ADA and primitive trails,
boardwalk, picnic pavilion, restroom, signs, wildlife observation areas.
Costs: $7,603, $1,914,205
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $9,100
Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $9,984
Projected Cost: $4,967, $6,825
Other Notes
Some restoration work and public use amenities have and will be funded by grants from
Florida Communities Trust, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife, South Florida Water Management District, and FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program as well as through assistance from the Florida Department of
Corrections. Audubon of Florida may provide funds for pasture restoration.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
on 122 acres, slash pines thinned and melaleuca removed on 325 acres and 65 acres of
pine salvage (dead pine removal) as a result of a wildfire that burned through the
Preserve in 2007. The C20/20 management fund was given $64,505.95 which was used
for invasive exotic plant treatment.
The Lee County Port Authority is exploring the possibility of using portions of the
Preserve as mitigation for the airport runway expansion.
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Regular guided walks are provided at 6 Conservation 20/20 Preserves. They have
been very popular, even during the wet season.
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Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2001
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 7, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 339.43
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 339.43
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $292,397
Estimated future expenses: $307,679
Estimated annual maintenance: $29,981
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 339 Costs: $33,976, $42,610, $4,381
Acres of melaleuca logging: 133 Costs: $2,450
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $32,385,
$420
Projected Annual Cost: $16,193
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 253
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $12,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 90 Projected Cost: $22,500
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch plugs, creek culvert and borrow pond restoration
Projected Cost: $250,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 17,504 Costs: $70,505
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 17,504 Costs: $32,067
Feet of Firelines Needed: 10,051 Projected Cost: $35,179
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $688
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: none Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Tires, construction material, etc.
Costs: $323
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Johnson Engineering, Inc. Costs: $71,700
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: 3 pedestrian walkthroughs for access to hiking on fencelines,
powerline easements and historic jeep trails.
Costs: $1,580
Future Plans: Kiosk and marked hiking trails.
Projected Cost: $1,000
Other amenities are pending on the City of Cape Coral’s development of their
adjacent Major Park.
Other Notes
Funds for some exotic plant removal were provided by FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program.
Lee County Division of Natural Resources has used this Preserve to help accomplish
their mission of “protecting, conserving and managing surface waters of the County”
through exotic plant and debris removal on Yellow Fever Creek.
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Before melaleuca removal (March 2010)
After melaleuca removal (June 2010)
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Yucca Pens Preserve
Acquired: 1999-2006
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 234
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 234
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $441,003
Estimated future expenses: $264,425
Estimated annual maintenance: $32,245
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 234 Costs: $24,695, $183,003, $5,392
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $32,485,
$10,000, $3,308
Projected Annual Cost: $11,819
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 218
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 35%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $18,900
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres chopped, mowed, etc.: 61 Costs: $15,250
Acres needing brush reduction: 20 Projected Cost: $5,000
Pine Tree Thinning
Acres Thinned: 62 Costs: $1,190
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Completed: Ditch plugs and berm removal.
Costs: $49,081, $45,000
Restoration Needed: Additional ditch plugs and borrow pond enhancement.
Projected Cost: $250,000
Fencing
Feet of Fencing Installed: 7,725 Costs: $28,954
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $100
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Installed: 42,754 Costs: $30,396
Feet of Firelines Needed: 2,607 Projected Cost: $9,125
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 0 Costs: n/a
Severity of Hog Damage: Low – due to adjacent hunting on
FWC lands
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Drums of hazardous waste, vehicles,
construction debris, etc Costs: $1,913, $1,436
Large Debris Removal Needs: Projected Cost: $300
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Available Now: Pedestrian walkthrough for hiking access on firelines and
Preserve identification signs.
Costs: $500
Other Notes
Some restoration work has and will be funded by grants from FWC’s Invasive Plant
Management program and South Florida Water Management District as well as through
assistance from the Florida Department of Corrections.
With assistance from the Florida Forest Service, this Preserve had the slash pines thinned
and dead pines removed in 2009 on 62 acres. The C20/20 management fund was given
$5,613.22 which was used for invasive exotic plant treatment.
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One of C20/20 first exotic removal projects. The former melaleuca monoculture
was mulched in 2002.
This photo was taken in the same location in June 2013.
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Billy Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 50.69
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $0
This preserve is managed by the City of Fort Myers.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections and
coordinates management with the City of Fort Myers staff.
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Bob Janes Preserve
Acquired: 2006
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: July 2008
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 5620.37
Total costs through 13/14 FY:
$47,601 (Bob Janes Loop Trail)
$175,812 (Hydrologic restoration)
$225 (Preserve Sign)
Estimated future expenses: $741,300 (Hydrologic restoration)
Estimated annual maintenance: $1, 864 (mowing trails)
This preserve is managed with the Babcock Ranch Preserve by the Babcock Ranch
Management LLC with oversight by Babcock Ranch Inc, Lee County, Florida Forest
Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Foundation.
C20/20 is responsible for the creation and maintenance
of the Bob Janes Loop hiking trail.
$100,00 of the Hydrologic restoration was paid for through a grant from SFWMD
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Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed
Acquired: 2009 - 2012
Land Stewardship Agreement Approved:
September 8, 2009
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 30.5
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $79 (pedestrian walk through)
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: (trash pickup and fence repair) $150
This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Preserve
Acquired: 2014
Land Stewardship Agreement Approved:
January 1, 2014
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 50.69
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $500 Boundary Survey
Estimated future expenses: $0
This preserve is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.
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Oak Creek Preserve
Acquired: 2009
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 7, 2014
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 3.93
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 3.93
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $0
This preserve is managed by the City of Bonita Springs.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.
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Pineland Site Complex
Acquired: 2000
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 8.59
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 8.59
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $670 (exotic maintenance treatment)
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $0
This preserve is managed by the University of Florida.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.
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West Marsh Preserve
Acquired: 2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 14, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 205.85
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs through 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $28,200 (fencing)
$700,000 (public use amenities)
Estimated annual maintenance: $15,660
This preserve is managed by the East County Water Control District.
C20/20 staff only conducts site inspections.
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Big Hickory Preserve
Acquired: 1963 - 1978
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 5, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 279.9
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 279.9
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FYs: $29,403
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $6,981
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,451,
$1,120
Projected Annual Cost: $12,273
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Conducted: Culvert Repair Costs: $5,827
Trash Removal
Dumping Fees: Costs: $2,903
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $4,410
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
Other Notes
The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and
Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the
preserve area.
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Big Shell Island Preserve
Acquired: 2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 12
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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Bocilla Preserve
Acquired: 1990
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 197
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 197
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $564
Estimated future expenses: $16,700
Estimated annual maintenance: $6,000
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Treatment needed: Projected Cost: $12,500
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $144,
$420
Projected Annual Cost: $5,000
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200
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Bowditch Preserve
Acquired: 1963 - 1978
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: January 22, 2008
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 17.9
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 17.9
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FYs: $21,007
Estimated future expenses: $32,000
Estimated annual maintenance: $17,570
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $1,013,
$7,560
Projected Annual Cost: $2,520
Trash Removal
Dumping Fees: Costs: $13
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $15,050
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities Available Now: 10 acre restoration/preserve area.
Costs: $4,021
Future Plans: Information kiosk, educational markers and trail guides.
Projected Cost: $32,000
Other Notes
The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and
Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the
preserve areas.
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Caloosahatchee Regional Park
Leased: 1989
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 21, 2011
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 768
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 299
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $8,400
Estimated future expenses: $2,707,468
Estimated annual maintenance: $31,436
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 469 Projected Cost: $259,468
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $14,000
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 345
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $9,060
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Fitcher’s Creek Restoration and shoreline stabilization.
Projected Cost: $2,448,000
Fencing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 40 Costs: $1,400
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $1,000
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $4,400
Other Notes
The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and
Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the
preserve areas and trail system.
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Cayo Costa Island CARL Project #1673
Acquired: 1990
Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved:
December 9, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 2.1
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated Future Expenses: Unknown
This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Cayo Costa Preserves
Acquired: 1996
Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved:
December 9, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 9.3
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Cow Slough/Deep Lagoon Preserve
Acquired: 1972 - 1976
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: June 28, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 131.6
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $12,247
Estimated future expenses: $537,000
Estimated annual maintenance: $8,000
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: 131 Costs: $12,247
Acres needing treatment: 131 Projected Cost: $12,000
Annual maintenance Projected Annual Cost: $4,000
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Part of DLP Plan
Public Use Amenities Proposed: 0.3 mile boardwalk and overlook.
Projected Cost: $525,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $1,000
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Eagle Lake Preserve
Acquired: 1995
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 14, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 41
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 41
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $29,700
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $10,100
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $25,800,
$3,900
Projected Annual Cost: $10,000
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $100
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: Included in SMCSP plan
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Flint Pen Farm Parcel
Acquired: 1995
Land Stewardship Agreement Approved:
September 8, 2009
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 163.3
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $0
This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD.
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Flint Pen Parcels
Acquired: 1994 - 2003
Land Stewardship Agreement Approved:
September 8, 2009
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 219.8
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $0
This preserve is managed by the C.R.E.W. Trust and SFWMD.
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Flint Pen Strand – Section 33
Acquired: 1992
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 632.3
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 632.3
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $7,500
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $1,376
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres received treatment: Costs: Lee Co. Public Works
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $7,500
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: Lee Co. Public
Works
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 358
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: Lee Co. Public
Works
Firelines
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,376
Other Notes
At this time Lee County is using this Preserve for mitigation purposes and the majority of
expenses for management are paid by other County Departments. Lee County Public
Works oversees the management of this Preserve, with the exception of maintaining
firelines.
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Heron Pond Preserve
Acquired: 1989
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: August 5, 2014
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 5.4
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: .4
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $1,600
Estimated annual maintenance: $230
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 5 Projected Cost: $1,600
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $230
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Included in BP plan
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Hickey’s Creek & Greenbriar Connector Preserve
Acquired: 1997
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 73.8
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $73,200
Estimated annual maintenance: $14,900
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 73 Projected Cost: $73,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $14,600
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Needed: Asphalt
Projected Cost: $200
Average Smaller Debris Removal:
Projected Cost: $300
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: Will be included in
HCMP plan
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Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park
Acquired: 1994
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: September 2003
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 779.4
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 779.4
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $39,364
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $10,928
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $339,
30,625
Projected Cost: $6,125
Prescribed Fire
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: Conducted by
FWC
Fencing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $1,000
Firelines
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: Conducted by
FWC
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $400
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities Available Now: 5 miles of trails and special request programs
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $3,430
Other Notes
The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and
Recreation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducts
fireline maintenance, prescribed burning and any other fuel reduction activities
on the Preserve.
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Iona Cove Preserve
Acquired: 1984
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1.4
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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Managed with Spanish Creek
Acquired: 2008
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 20.2
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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Matanzas Pass Preserve
Acquired: 1993
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: May 2, 2006
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 58
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 58
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $87,245
Estimated future expenses: $43,900
Estimated annual maintenance: $46,339
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $5,100,
$14,700
Projected Annual Cost: $4,900
Native Plantings Projected Cost: $40,500
Trash Removal
Annual Dumping Fees To Date: Costs: $14,636
Average Smaller Debris Removal (Fees): Projected Cost: $2,400
(Time): Projected Cost: $6,930
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
Public Use Amenities Available Now: Trails, guided walks, self-guided walks, educational signs.
Costs: $7,944, $7,490
Future Plans: New trail Projected Cost: $1,000
Annual Trail Maintenance Projected Cost: $10,570
Annual Facility Maintenance: Current Annual: $28,975
Projected Cost: $4,829, $19,110
Other Notes
The public use facilities are managed and maintained by Lee County Parks and
Recreation. The charges listed only reflect the management and maintenance of the
preserve areas and trail system.
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Misc. Land Stewardship Preserve N CCP
Acquired: 1985
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: October 16, 2007
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 2.5
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $1,800
Estimated annual maintenance: $188
158
Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control (based on rest of CCP)
Acres needing treatment: 3 Projected Cost: $1,800
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $138
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 Staff Costs: Part of CCP Plan
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Morse Shores Preserve
Acquired: 1989
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 28.4
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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Murdock Point Cayo Costa Preserve
Acquired: 1969
Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved:
December 9, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 105.4
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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North Captiva Sands Preserve
Acquired: 1985
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 0.1
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0.1
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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Old Bridge Preserve
Acquired: 2003
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 47.9
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $6,500
Estimated future expenses: $67,200
Estimated annual maintenance: $11,400
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control Acres treated: 5 Costs: $6,500
Acres needing treatment: 48 Projected Cost: $62,000
Annual maintenance: Projected Annual Cost: $5,900
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Mangrove trimming every 3 years Projected Cost: $15,000
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Needed: Homeless camp
Projected Cost: $1,000
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $500
Land Stewardship Plan Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $4,200
Other Notes
Disturbed portions of this Preserve are being used by the Division of Natural Resources
to deposit soil from dredging projects. They have also planted native plants in the spoil
areas and plan to create a filter marsh to treat water from the Powell Creek drainage area
before it enters the Caloosahatchee River.
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Persimmon Ridge Preserve
Acquired: 1961
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: March 5, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 38.5
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 0%
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $8,400
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $7,950
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Acres needing treatment: 23 Projected Cost: $12,724
Annual maintenance Projected Annual Cost: $1,050
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 5
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $2,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 17 Projected Cost: $4,250
Fencing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $200
Firelines/Trail Mowing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $4,500
Trash Removal
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $200
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Costs: $8,400
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Preserve Area Mangrove Donation
Acquired: 1993
Florida DEP Management Unit Plan Approved:
December 9, 2005
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 3.9
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
This preserve is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Punta Rassa Preserve
Acquired: 1956
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 7.2
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: Unknown
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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St. James Creek Preserve
Acquired: 1995
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 120
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 120
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $11,400
Estimated annual maintenance: $12,188
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $8,744
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 45
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: $3,000
Mechanical Brush Reduction
Acres needing brush reduction: 12 Projected Cost: $3,000
Fencing
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $50
Firelines Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $344
Trash Removal Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $50
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship Staff Projected Cost: $8,400
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San Carlos Bay – Bunche Beach Donation
Acquired: 2005
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 5, 2013
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 12.1
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 12.1
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: $0
Estimated annual maintenance: $132
171
Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Invasive Exotic Plant Control
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $132
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: C20/20 and Land Stewardship Staff
Costs: Included in C20/20
SCBBBP plan
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Acquired: 1987 - 2007
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: November 27, 2012
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1,868
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1,520
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $1,471,833
Estimated future expenses: $312,171
Estimated annual maintenance: $175,827
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Costs in purple are from mitigation
Invasive Exotic Plant Control (Based on rest of SMCSP)
Initial treatment: Costs: $995,601, $38,000
Acres needing treatment: 348 Projected Cost: $171,800
Annual maintenance: Current Cumulative Costs: $10,358,
$325,270, $70,572, $9,135
Projected Costs: $44,058, $85,070,
$41,965
Prescribed Fire
Acres of fire dependent communities: 194
% of Preserve in current burn rotation: 0%
Yearly estimate fire rotation: Projected Cost: Unknown, burn
units not established
Mechanical Brush Reduction Acres needing brush reduction: 20 Projected Cost: $2,600
Hydrologic Improvements
Restoration Needed: Ditch filling and wet walk repair.
Projected Cost: $55,000
Fencing
Fence Repairs: Costs: $22,685
Feet of Fencing Needed: 11,877 Projected Cost: $75,271
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: $300
Firelines
Feet of Firelines Needed: 1,500 Projected Cost: $7,500
Annual maintenance: Projected Cost: Unknown, burn
units not established.
Hog Trapping
Annual Average Trapped: 123 Costs: $4,300
Severity of Hog Damage: High
Trash Removal
Large Debris Removal Conducted: Costs: $212
Average Smaller Debris Removal: Projected Cost: $134
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Costs in red are from the C20/20 Management Fund
Costs in blue are from grants and other outside funding sources
Costs in green are an approximate value of in-house work
Costs in black do not have a designated funding source at this time
Costs in purple are from mitigation
Land Stewardship Plan
Written by: Land Stewardship and C20/20 Staff
Projected Cost: Combined with
C20/20 portions of Preserve
Other Notes
The SFWMD owns 849 acres of the Preserve. The management is paid for and
conducted by Lee County Land Stewardship.
Mitigation has provided funding for stewardship activities on 804 acres of the Preserve.
Lee County Parks and Recreation programming and maintenance staff maintain the
public use facilities.
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Upper Captiva Preserve
Acquired: 1987
Land Stewardship Plan Approved: Pending
SUMMARY
Total Acres: 1.2
Acres of preserve at maintenance for exotics: 1.2
Total costs between 08/09 and 13/14 FY: $0
Estimated future expenses: Unknown
Estimated annual maintenance: Unknown
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