Flagler County Land Management (FCLM) is responsible for managing natural resources within 12,000 acres of land including parks, preserves, and natural areas (Link to Map). County-owned conservation lands have been acquired by Flagler County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Program, or through partnerships with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Florida Communities Trust (FCT), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Florida’s population growth has profoundly changed the state’s landscape. These changes have disrupted many of the natural processes that over thousands of years have shaped our ecosystems. As a result, setting aside land for conservation purposes is not enough. Management of our natural resources is essential to maintain healthy and resilient ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.
Natural resource management is the practice of planning and implementing the sustainable use of natural resources Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach and includes both active (land management) and passive (land stewardship) approach. Active land management involves intentional human intervention to accomplish conservation goals and objectives and include practices such as timbering, prescribed burns, and invasive species removal. Land stewardship is a hands-off approach that allows natural processes to occur.
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