Little Big Econ State Forest Kilbee Tract
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overrover
N 28° 42.936 W 081° 02.934
17R E 495224 N 3176478
The Kilbee Tract is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
Waymark Code: WMFPY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2006
Views: 66
The Little Big Econ State Forest is a partnership project among the District, the state Conservation and Recreation Lands program and Seminole County. Of the 15 miles of Econlockhatchee River shoreline within the project, about seven miles are within the current state forest, established by the Florida Legislature in 1994. This area includes a regionally significant blackwater stream system singled out for preservation. The Little-Big Econ State Forest will provide a wildlife corridor connecting the southern part of the Econlockhatchee River Basin to the Tosohatchee State Preserve and District lands along the St. Johns River for approximately 100 miles from SR 46 to the Florida Turnpike.
Wildlife viewing:
The area supports diverse wildlife, including resident and migratory waterfowl, wood storks, wading birds and shorebirds, as well as numerous upland species such as deer and turkey. Other wildlife sightings include sandhill cranes, bald eagles, ospreys and hawks.
A portion of the property at SR 46 (the Kilbee Tract) is a wildlife management area open for seasonal hunting.
Managing Agency:
Florida Division of Forestry along with the Florida Wildlife Commission and the St Johns River Water Management District
Cluster Name: Not listed
County: Not listed
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