Buckingham Trails Preserve - Buckingham, Florida, USA - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

From the Buckingham Trails Preserve website:

"Located in east Lee County in the Buckingham area, this 572-acre preserve consists of mostly pine flatwoods and open scrub habitat. There is a 2.3-mile trail for hiking only and nearly 5 additional miles for combined equestrian use and hiking.

The land within this preserve was formerly used as part of the Buckingham Army Air Field, a U.S. military training base between 1943 and 1945 during World War II. Four trap shooting bunkers remain onsite, along with two jeep tracks that were used for target practice. Additionally, an elevated berm that once served as part of the former military supply railroad is still evident. To learn more, download the Buckingham Army Air Field brochure or watch this short video about the history of the air field.

Restoration efforts at this preserve have included controlling the spread of several invasive exotic plant species, including removing dense stands of melaleuca, Brazilian pepper, and Australian pine. In the southwest corner of the preserve, a small cypress head that was previously clogged with melaleuca is now more open and natural. Additionally, along the southern and eastern boundaries, habitat is now improved to support gopher tortoises, a state-listed protected species."

This preserve is managed by Lee County.

Recreational opportunities include: Bird Watching, Camping, Hiking (Marked Trails), Horseback Riding, Nature Study/Photography

Operating hours: The preserve is open daily during daylight hours. Pets are not permitted at this preserve.

Name: Buckingham Trails Preserve Street Location: 8790 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, Florida Local Municipality: Lee County State/Province, etc.: Florida Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: 11/25/2008 Picnic Facilities: none Recreational Facilities: Bird Watching, Camping, Hiking (Marked Trails), Horseback Riding, Nature Study/Photography, historical exploration. Monuments/Statues: N/A Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): N/A Fountains: N/A Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: N/A Special Events: none noted Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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