Florida buys 11 thousand acres of environmentally important land

 The Florida cabinet has agreed to purchase more than 11 thousand acres of environmentally and culturally important land in Leon and Jefferson counties.

The Horn Spring Property is a major wildlife corridor, connecting the St. Marks River Preserve State Park, Fanlew Preserve, Aucilla Wildlife Management Area and Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park.

The project also has 10 known springs and 12 known historic sites, and provides a variety of public recreational and educational opportunities.

This is the largest Florida Forever acquisition since 2006.

The southern portion of Horn Spring will be added to the existing Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park and will be managed by the Florida Park Service.

The northern portion of Horn Spring will be managed by the Northwest Florida Water Management District in coordination with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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