NUNNALLY/EVANS

LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

Prepared by

Orange County Environmental Protection Division

Green PLACE Program

June 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction ……..…………………………………………………………………………... 1

Site Description and Location

Land Management Goals …………………………………………………………................. 2

Area Overview ………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Regional Significance

Acquisition History

Cooperative Agreements

Leases, Easements and Concessions

Cultural / Historical Resources

Existing Improvements / Alterations

Future Land Use and Zoning

Natural Resources Overview ……………………………………….……………………… 16

Topography and Surface Hydrology

Soils

Natural Communities

Exotic and Invasive Species

Listed Species

Climate Change

Resource Management ………………………….………………………………………….. 29

Habitat Enhancement and Restoration

Forest Management

Fire Management

Cultural / Historical Resources

Public Access and Use ………..…………………………………………………………… 31

Access

Recreation

Environmental Education

Security

Implementation Timeline………………………………………………………………….. 34

References …………………………………………………...……………………………... 38

Appendices ………………………………………………………………………………….. 46

A. Resolution approving Property Uses for Green PLACE properties

B. Deed for County Land within the Preserve

C. Master Species List

LIST OF FIGURES

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1 General Location …………………………………………………………... 4

2 General Location 2 ………………………………………………………… 5

3 Regional Significance …………………..…………………………………. 6

4-12 Historical Aerials………………………………………..………………… 7-15

13 Topography ………….……………………………………………………. 17

14 Hydrology …………………………………………………………….…… 18

15 Quadrangle 1……………………………………………………………… 19

16 Quadrangle 2 ………………….………………………………………….. 20

17 Soils ……………………..….…………………………………………….. 22

18 Natural Communities …………………………………………………...... 26

LIST OF TABLES

Number Page

1 Natural Communities …………..……………………………………….… 23

2 Non-Native/Invasive Plants Species List ……………………..……….….. 24

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INTRODUCTION

Orange County has been acquiring environmentally sensitive lands since the early 1990’s

and in 2002 the acquisition and land management program was formally branded as

Green PLACE which stands for Green Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and

Environmental Protection (PLACE). Funding for the program has been through Public

Service Tax Bonds, general revenue, grants, partnerships with other state and local

agencies and the Conservation Trust Fund. The Green PLACE program mission

statement is as follows:

“To preserve and manage environmentally sensitive lands, protect water resource lands

and to provide a quality passive recreational outdoors experience for existing and future

generations.”

With assistance from the Green PLACE Ad Hoc Committee and its successor, the Green

PLACE Advisory Board, a strategy was established for the acquisition of

environmentally sensitive lands which focused on the creation and expansion of

ecological corridors. In addition, the Green PLACE Ad Hoc Committee assisted with the

development of property uses that are allowed and prohibited for all Green PLACE

properties (Appendix A).

The Orange County Green PLACE program has adopted internal goals which state that a

management plan must be written and implemented for all Green PLACE properties. The

management plans must address land management issues, such as fire management,

hydrologic restoration, imperiled species, and nonnative invasive plant and animal

species control, as well as for public access and recreational uses.

Site Description and Location

The Nunnally/Evans parcel is a 18.76 acre site located off of Old Cheney Road in

unincorporated Orange County, Florida, in Township 22S, Range 32E, Section 19

(Figure 1). The parcel is located north of Orange County’s Sunflower Trail and Vienna

Road parcels and south of Ken Bosserman Econlockhatchee River Preserve and directly

adjacent to a parcel owned and preserved by the Florida Audubon Society. Figure 2 is a

more detailed location map of the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

The Nunnally/Evans parcel is composed of three different natural communities associated

with the Econlockhatchee River, an Outstanding Florida Water: hydric hammock,

floodplain swamp and blackwater stream. These natural communities will be discussed

in more detail within this plan.

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LAND MANAGEMENT GOALS

The following goals provide the general framework for management of the

Nunnally/Evans parcel:

Maintain and restore, where appropriate, the natural hydrological regime and

quality of surface waters;

Maintain and restore native, natural communities (including control of non-

native/invasive species);

Enhance species diversity;

Maintain and protect listed species;

Protect archeological and cultural resources;

Provide opportunities for public recreation that are compatible with the goals

listed above.

This management plan provides strategies and actions to be employed in furtherance of

these broad, guiding statements.

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AREA OVERVIEW

Regional Significance

The Nunnally/Evans parcel is regionally significant because it protects the floodplain of

the Econlockhatchee River. The Nunnally/Evans parcel is located within 5 miles of

several public lands in the eastern portion of the County (Figure 3). These lands include:

Ken Bosserman Econlockhatchee River Preserve, Sunflower Trail parcel, and the Vienna

Road parcel. The Nunnally/Evans parcel is also directly adjacent to a parcel owned by the

Florida Audubon Society.

Acquisition History

These properties were acquired on October 14, 2005 from Ronald W. and Ann Nunnally

and Sharon P. and James H. Evans Jr. where 18.76 acres were conveyed by Warranty

Deed to the County for the purposes of preservation. The warranty deeds are included in

Appendix B. Accordingly, the County is the owner and perpetual steward of the

property.

Cooperative Agreements

The County has not entered into any Cooperative Agreements on these properties at this

time.

Leases, Easements and Concessions

The County has not entered into any leases or concessions at this time.

Cultural/Historical Resources

There are no known or previously recorded cultural or historical resources located on

these properties. At a future date, Orange County will have a cultural and historical

review of the site performed by an archeological research firm.

Existing Improvements/Alterations

No improvements/alterations have been initiated or observed at this time on the

Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Future Land Use and Zoning

The Future Land Use category of A-2 was predominant over both properties. The County

amended the Future Land Use Classification to a preservation designation. The change in

the Future Land Use designation occurred during the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Policy

amendments.

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NATURAL RESOURCES OVERVIEW

Topography and Surface Hydrology

The topographic range on the Nunnally/Evans parcel is not very diverse and levels in

these areas are generally between 30 to 35 feet above sea level (Figure 15).

The Nunnally/Evans parcel is located within the Econlockhatchee River Drainage Basin

and the main river channel of the Econlockhatchee River traverses the parcels in a

northerly direction. Historically, the river has been impacted by the construction of Old

Cheney Road which is located along the northern boundary of the parcels. This road

access along the northern boundary is no longer maintained for traffic use and is currently

bare soil substrate along the entire County right-of-way.

Goal: Maintain and restore, where appropriate, the natural hydrological regime and

quality of surface waters.

Strategy: Restore or improve the hydrology and topography to its original state.

Actions:

Investigate the feasibility of implementing future vegetative enhancement on the

banks of the Econlockhatchee River to decrease sedimentation along the northern

boundary and County right-of-way into the river.

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Soils

The dominant soil types within the Nunnally/Evans parcel, as defined by the Natural

Resource Conservation Service (formerly the Soil Conservation Service) are as follows:

Basinger Fine Sand, Depressional

Smyrna Fine Sand

Felda Fine Sand, Frequently Flooded

Basinger Fine Sand, Depressional - Very deep, poorly drained, rapidly permeable soils in

depressions, poorly defined drainage ways, and floodplains. Slopes range from 0 to 2

percent. Natural vegetation typically consists of wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), St. Johns

wort (Hypericum spp.), maidencane (Panicum hemitomon), cypress (Taxodium spp.),

slash pine (Pinus elliottii), longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), pond pine (Pinus serotina),

dahoon holly (Ilex cassine), leather fern (Acrostichum aureum), royal fern (Osmunda

regalis), lizard’s tail (Saururus cernuus), and other water tolerant plant species.

Felda Fine Sand, Frequently Flooded - Nearly level and poorly drained. The slopes are

nearly smooth or slightly concave and range from 0 to 2 percent. It is on the flood plain

of the Econlockhatchee River and other minor streams. Natural vegetation typically

consists of red maple (Acer rubrum), scattered cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), slash

pine, sweet gum, saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), pineland threeawn (Aristida stricta),

blue maidencane, wax myrtle, cypress, red cedar (Juniperus silicicola), sweetbay

(Magnolia virginiana), swamp bay (Persea palustris), water oak (Quercus nigra), and

royal fern.

Smyrna Fine Sand – Smyrna soils consist of very deep to very poorly drained soils

formed in thick deposits of sandy marine materials. Slopes range from 0-2%. Natural

vegetation consists of longleaf pine, slash pine, lopsided indiangrass (Sorghastrum

secundum), inkberry (Ilex glabra), saw palmetto, pineland threeawn, wax myrtle, cypress,

water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), wax myrtle, dahoon holly, leather fern, royal fern, and

lizard’s tail.

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Natural Communities

The Nunnally/Evans parcel consists of a mosaic of natural communities. This information

is summarized in Table 1.

A comprehensive survey of the property was conducted by staff from the Florida Natural

Areas Inventory (FNAI) in 2007. This survey along with field evaluation conducted by

County staff resulted in the identification of three different natural communities.

Table 1. Natural Communities

Natural Communities Approximate Acreage

Flood Plain Swamp 4.74

Hydric Hammock 13.24

Blackwater Stream 0.78

Approximate Total Acreage 18.76

FLOODPLAIN WETLANDS

Flood Plain Swamp

Floodplain swamps occur on flooded soils along stream channels and in low spots and

oxbows within river floodplains. The 4.74 acres of this habitat is found in the

southwestern comer of the Nunnally/Evans parcel. Typical plant species found within this

habitat type include cypress, water tupelo, wax myrtle, dahoon holly, leather fern, royal

fern, lizard’s tail, slash pine, longleaf pine, pond pine, St. John’s wort, maidencane,

lopsided Indian grass, inkberry, and pineland threeawn.

WET FLATWOODS

Hydric Hammock

Hydric hammock is characterized as a well developed hardwood and cabbage palm forest

with a variable understory which can be dominated by palms and ferns. Hydric hammock

community type occurs on low, flat, wet sites where the limestone may be near the

surface and this natural community type often grades into the habitat type of floodplain

swamp. The 13.24 acres of hydric hammock is adjacent to the Econlockhatchee River

and gradually grades into floodplain swamp habitat on the southwestern corner of the

parcel. Typical plants found in this type of habitat include cabbage palm, red cedar, red

maple, sweet bay, swamp bay, water oak, saw palmetto, royal fern, cypress, sweetgum,

slash pine, wax myrtle, blue maidencane, and pineland threeawn.

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RIVERINE

Blackwater Stream

Blackwater streams are characterized as perennial or intermittent streams which originate

in deep sandy lowlands where extensive wetlands with organic soils act as reservoirs

which collect rainfall and discharge it slowly into the stream. The tea colored appearance

of the stream is due to tannins, particulates and dissolved organic matter and iron derived

from the drainage through the swamps and marshes. Typically plants that occur along the

banks of these habitats include golden club, smartweed, cypress, water oak, Carolina

willow, and lizard’s tail.

Non-native/Nuisance Species

Plants

Exotic, non-indigenous, non-native, and alien species are all terms used to describe plants

that are of foreign origin. Some non-native species can be invasive when they harm or

displace native species and alter native ecosystem function. The Nunnally/Evans parcel

has approximately 7 non-native/invasive vegetative plant species including Chinese

tallow (Sapium sebiferum), air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera), and Caesar’s weed (Urena

lobata).

A detailed inventory of non-native/invasive plant species has not been completed and

other non-native species are likely to exist on-site. Staff has prepared an inventory

database for non-native and invasive plant species found within all managed conservation

lands and is developing strategies to remove the species or to control their coverage. Staff

is currently developing a comprehensive treatment and monitoring program to ensure the

long-term removal of these species from Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Table 2: Nonnative/invasive Plant Species List – Nunnally/Evans Parcel

Scientific Name Common Name FLEPPC

Category

Urena lobata Caesar’s Weed I

Sapium sebiferum Chinese Tallow I

Dioscorea bulbifera Air Potato I

Antigonon leptopus Coral Vine II

Panicum maximum Guinea Grass II

Indigofera spicata Hairy Indigo E

Paspalum notatum Bahia Grass E

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) compiles invasive species lists that are

revised every two years. Professional botanists and others perform studies to determine

non-native/invasive plant species that should be placed on the lists. Non-native/invasive

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plants are termed as Category I, Category II, or Category E which are explained as the

following:

Category I – non-native/invasive plants that are altering native plant communities

by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological

functions, or hybridizing with native species. This definition does not rely on the

economic severity or geographic range of the problem, but on the documented

ecological damage caused.

Category II – non-native/invasive plants that have increased in abundance or

frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown

by Category I species. These species may become ranked Category I, if

ecological damage is demonstrated.

Category E- non-native species that are not or not yet classified in any other

category.

Animals

Invasive/non-indigenous animal species have the potential to adversely affect ecosystem

function and to significantly alter population levels of native wildlife through predation

or displacement. A formal inventory of the property for nonnative animal species has

not yet been conducted. Feral hogs have been observed on the property.

Goal: Maintain and restore native, natural communities including control of

nonnative/invasive species and to determine through monitoring what non-

native/invasive animal species exist onsite.

Strategy: Eradicate or control to a manageable level non-native/invasive species.

Actions:

Develop a methodology and work plan to accomplish the identification of non-

native/invasive plant and animal species.

GPS the location of identified invasive species within and/or adjacent to the

property.

Control and eradication efforts of newly occurring or re-occurring populations of

these undesirable species may include, but are not limited to, mechanical and

chemical procedures with priority being given to Category I pest plants listed by

the FLEPPC.

Routinely monitor the management area for new or re-occurrence of non-

native/invasive species.

Educate neighboring properties and the public regarding the planting of

undesirable plants or non-native plants as listed by FLEPPC and the Florida

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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General Wildlife

This property contains both upland and wetland habitats used by a diverse group of

wildlife species. No comprehensive faunal surveys have been initiated for the property.

The natural communities found within the site provide suitable habitat conditions for use

by a broad range of animal species. For a list of observed species refer to Appendix C.

Some examples of wildlife which may be found on the property include; black racer

(Coluber constrictor), turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), loggerhead shrike (Lanius

ludovicianus), northern mockingbird (Buteo Mimus polyglottos), raccoon (Procyon

lotor), red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), barred

owl (Strix varia), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), screech owl (Megascops asio),

blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata), golden-silk orbweaver (Nephila clavipes), zebra longwing

(Heliconius charitonius) and pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus).

Listed Species (Fauna)

The United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) and the State of Florida under the

auspices of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission compile lists of

protected wildlife species considered to be under possible threat of extinction. These

listed species are categorized as Endangered, Threatened or Species of Special Concern.

Currently, no listed animal species have been observed by County staff during field

observations while conducting surveys on the property. In the future, if any listed species

are located on this property, staff will add them to the Master Species Database and

appropriately consider them in the management of the property.

Listed Species (Flora)

Currently, no listed plant species have been observed by County staff during field

observations or by FNAI while conducting surveys on the property. In the future, if any

listed species are located on this property, staff will add them to the Master Species

Database and appropriately consider them in the management of the property.

Goal: Maintain and protect listed species.

Strategy: Identify and protect on-site populations of endemic, rare, threatened and

endangered species through the utilization of existing habitat management and species

recovery plans.

Actions:

Develop a methodology and work plan to accomplish the survey for and

identification of designated plant and animal species.

Plot the location of identified designated species within and/or adjacent to the

property for use in the implementation, or re-distribution, of amenities or site

improvements.

Periodically update these baseline survey data to determine possible changes in

designated species distribution or density.

Implement habitat enhancement and restoration activities for listed species (i.e.,

removal of non-native/nuisance species, restoration of ecosystem function, etc).

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Establish periodic monitoring of habitat suitability (where indices are available

for a given species), species population levels, diversity levels, and

exotic/nuisance species, as a means of evaluating the success of management

strategies.

Climate Change

Climate change is a growing concern regarding its possible adverse impacts to natural

environments. While scientists remain uncertain about how the effects of climate change

will manifest, their research suggests that natural environments are vulnerable.

Climate change can affect natural areas and the ecology of managed areas in many ways.

Some of the possible changes include:

A rise in temperature that can change the movement of native and invasive plants

and wildlife.

An increase in the strength and occurrence of natural disasters such as hurricanes.

Increased development adjacent to managed natural areas due to coastal retreat

from a rise in sea level.

Fluctuations in rainfall that may cause ecological changes to natural community

types.

Altered prescribed fire regimes due to changed weather patterns.

Many of the issues that are being addressed for the adverse impacts from development

parallel many of the same issues for climate change. It is EPD’s intention to be aware of

climate change and its possible adverse impacts to the natural areas and respond to the

issues proactively.

Goal: Maintain and restore native, natural communities.

Strategy: Address climate change issues for the Nunnally/Evans Parcel.

Actions:

Investigate how climate change issues may affect the property.

Address, if necessary, any adverse impacts expected from climate change.

Investigate grants for climate change preparedness.

Continue to monitor the vegetation and wildlife on the property and address any

environmental changes to the ecology of the site.

Explore potential partnerships with the University of Central Florida to study the

affects of climate change and how natural areas act as carbon sinks.

Develop adaptation policies that combine management, restoration, and

protection.

Monitor funding and policies that support natural lands and their ability to adapt

to the impacts of climate change.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Habitat Preservation and Enhancement

The Nunnally/Evans parcel will be managed in such a manner as to promote conditions

favoring the natural and historical aspects of the property. As evidenced by historical

aerial photographs, the type of vegetative cover that characterized the property prior to

the 1930’s has not really changed much as compared to present day. The presence of

nuisance/exotic species will be the main focus of the property management activities.

Some trees may be removed as needed in the case of insect infestations, disease, damage

from severe weather, or other occurrences that could jeopardize the health of the natural

communities. In these cases minor reforestation may also occur.

Due to the limited extent of alterations on this site, habitat enhancement will not be a

high priority in the short-term. This will allow staff to focus on other Green PLACE

properties which provide habitats that afford a greater benefit to wildlife. Instead, focus

will be given to the maintenance aspects on the Nunnally/Evans parcel. For example, the

property contains a variety of non-native/nuisance plant species and the first stage of

enhancement will likely be to treat these species until they are at a manageable level.

An Operational Plan for this property is not planned at this point in time due to the

limited uses/activities that can be performed.

Forest and Fire Management

No silvicultural activities are planned for this property. Mechanical/hand treatments

and/or replanting of native vegetation may be implemented if restoration activities are

needed for this parcel in the future. These activities would be undertaken in the context

of furthering the overall health and vitality of a habitat.

Fire management activities are also not being considered at this time. The community

types associated with the Econlockhatchee River and proximity to private residences

makes it infeasible to conduct prescribed fire.

Goal: Maintain and enhance native natural communities.

Strategy: Develop and implement a detailed preservation/enhancement plan for the

property.

Actions:

Further investigate options for preserving or enhancing the onsite habitats.

If needed, develop and implement a detailed preservation/enhancement plan for

the property.

Develop projected costs for enhancement evaluation and implementation.

Explore grant opportunities for additional funding of projects.

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Strategy: Determine onsite areas for enhancement and reforestation activities.

Actions:

Develop a planting plan for enhancement areas, if needed.

Periodically monitor forested areas for drought, disease, or insect infestations and

utilize chemical treatments or timber removal as needed.

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PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE

Access

Adequate access is a necessity for land management activities. Law enforcement patrol

and non-native invasive species treatments are but a few of the activities that benefit from

improved road access. The property has two access points which are located off of South

Tanner Road and Old Cheney Road, and Oregon Avenue and Old Cheney Road. These

locations were gated in the past; however, the gates were not maintained for security

purposes and are part of the County right-of-way for Old Cheney Road. Periodic

maintenance of the roads and access areas may be required in the future. In addition,

there are no internal roads or trails that are adequate for access for land management

activities due to the wet conditions of the site.

Evidence of trespassing has been seen along the northern perimeter of the property and is

evidenced by the dumping of debris and establishment of deer stands in the interior of the

parcels.

A future parking area for public access has not been determined for this property.

However, due to the size of the parcel, this may not be possible.

Goal: Provide adequate access on the property for management.

Strategy: Develop a road and trail plan that addresses access issues and includes

maintenance plans with associated costs.

Actions:

Address access issues for the property.

Address trespass and dumping issues on the property.

If needed, develop a road/trail maintenance plan with associated costs.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities are essential to establish for all Green PLACE properties.

Public uses for all Green PLACE properties are broken down into 3 categories: primary,

secondary and prohibited. These categories were developed in conjunction with the

Green PLACE Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and subsequently approved by the Orange

County Board of County Commissioners. Due to the nature of the habitats and their

quality, only primary uses are planned at this stage to be allowed to occur on the

property. In the future, EPD will evaluate the site to determine if any of the secondary

uses would also be compatible on the property. The approved Property Uses is attached

in Appendix A.

Goal: Provide recreational opportunities for the public.

Strategy: Develop a trail system that allows access to the various habitats.

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Delineate proposed trail system utilizing GIS and the most current aerials.

Ground truth proposed trail layout.

If possible, build trail and other associated amenities.

Environmental Education

Environmental education is essential to a successful land acquisition and management

program. Educating the public on the benefits of a land acquisition program will enhance

public support for future bond issues. Educational programs for the public on the types of

land management activities that need to be performed, such as replanting and invasive

species control, will lessen negative feedback from the public when these activities are

conducted. In addition, a good educational program will increase the publics’ knowledge

of the diverse plant and animal species that occur in Florida and give them a better

understanding of the uniqueness and beauty of Florida’s various ecosystems.

Goal: Develop an educational program specific to the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Strategy: Develop a Docent program that can be utilized for all properties. Develop a

land management presentation that can be customized to the specific needs of each

property.

Actions:

Develop an interpretative trail for the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Conduct guided hikes on the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Conduct a presentation to the adjacent community.

Security

Adequate security is essential for all Green PLACE properties. The Nunnally/Evans

parcel is unique in that the Econlockhatchee River traverses the property. The river is

considered public property and affords access by the public onto the property at any time.

No plans for fencing are being contemplated at this time due to this issue. Signage may

be considered, but vandalism is commonplace on this property. The Orange County

Sheriff’s Office will be contacted for any security issues. County boundary signs will

also be posted on the property boundary to meet trespassing laws and regulations.

Goal: Post the boundaries of the Nunnally/Evans parcel, and identify possible public

access points.

Strategy: Develop a general security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) specifically for

the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Actions:

Coordinate with Orange County Sheriff’s Office to patrol property.

Post signage that identifies access points for the property and authorized uses that

are allowed on the property.

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Develop a SOP for patrolling the property to identify and correct security issues

on a timely basis.

Develop detailed public use rules for the properties that will be enforceable by

law.

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IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

ACTION TIMELINE

Strategy: Restore or improve the hydrology and topography on the property.

Investigate the feasibility of implementing future vegetative

enhancement on the banks of the Econlockhatchee River to

decrease sedimentation along the northern boundary and County

right-of-way into the river.

Long-term

Strategy: Eradicate or control to a manageable level non-native invasive and

nuisance species.

Develop a methodology and work plan to accomplish the

identification of non-native/invasive plant and animal species.

Short-term

GPS the location of identified invasive species within and/or

adjacent to the property.

On-going

Control and eradication efforts of newly occurring or re-occurring

populations of these undesirable species may include, but are not

limited to, mechanical and chemical procedures with priority being

given to Category I pest plants listed by the FLEPPC.

On-going

Routinely monitor the management area for new or re-occurrence

of non-native/invasive species.

On-going

Educate neighboring properties and the public regarding the

planting of undesirable plants or non-native plants as listed by the

FLEPPC and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Services (FDACS).

On-going

Strategy: Identify and protect on-site populations of endemic, rare, threatened and

endangered species through the utilization of existing habitat management and

species recovery plans.

Develop a methodology and work plan to accomplish the survey

for and identification of designated plant and animal species.

Short-term

Plot the location of identified designated species within and/or

adjacent to the property for use in the implementation, or re-

distribution, of amenities or site improvements.

On-going

Periodically update these baseline survey data to determine

possible changes in designated species distribution or density.

On-going

Implement habitat enhancement and restoration activities for listed

species (i.e., removal of exotic/nuisance species, restoration of

ecosystem function, prescribed fire, etc).

Long-term

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Establish periodic monitoring of habitat suitability (where indices

are available for a given species), species population levels,

diversity levels, and non-native/nuisance species, as a means of

evaluating the success of management strategies.

On-going

Strategy: Address climate change issues for the Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Investigate how climate change issues may affect the property. Future Issue

Address, if necessary, any adverse impacts expected from climate

change.

Future Issue

Investigate grants for climate change preparedness. Future Issue

Continue to monitor the vegetation and wildlife on the property

and address any environmental changes to the ecology of the site.

On-going

Explore potential partnerships with the University of Central

Florida to study the effects of climate change and how natural areas

act as carbon sinks.

Future Issue

Develop adaptation policies that combine management, restoration,

and protection.

Future Issue

Monitor funding and policies that support natural lands and their

ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Future Issue

Strategy: Develop and implement a detailed preservation/enhancement plan for the

property.

Further investigate options for enhancing or restoring the onsite

habitats.

Long-term

If needed, develop and implement a detailed

preservation/enhancement plan for the property.

Long-term

Develop projected costs for restoration evaluation and

implementation.

Long-term

Explore grant opportunities for additional funding of projects. On-going

Strategy: Determine onsite communities for forest management activities.

Monitor oak hammock area for drought, disease, or insect

infestations and utilize chemical treatments or tree removal as

needed.

On-going

Monitor tree limbs above the warehouse for trimming needs. On-going

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Strategy: Determine onsite areas for enhancement and reforestation activities.

Develop a planting plan for enhancement areas, if needed. Long-term

Periodically monitor forested areas for drought, disease, or insect

infestations and utilize chemical treatment or timber removal as

needed.

Short-term

Strategy: Develop a road and trail plan that addresses access issues and includes

maintenance plans with associated costs.

Address access issues for the property. Short-term

Address trespass and dumping issues on the property. Long-term

If needed, develop a road/trail maintenance plan with associated

costs.

Long-term

Strategy: Develop a trail system that allows access to the various habitats.

Delineate proposed trail system utilizing GIS and the most current

aerials.

Short-term

Ground truth proposed trail layout. Short-term

If possible, build trail and other associated amenities. Short-term

Strategy: Develop a Docent program that can be utilized for all properties. Develop a

land management presentation that can be customized to the specific needs of each

property.

Develop an interpretative trail for the Nunnally/Evans parcel. Long-term

Conduct guided hikes on the Nunnally/Evans parcel. Long-term

Conduct a presentation to the adjacent community. Long-term

Strategy: Develop a general security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the

Nunnally/Evans parcel.

Coordinate with Orange County Sheriff’s Office to patrol property. On-going

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Post signage that identifies access points for the property and

authorized uses that are allowed on the property.

Short-term

Develop a SOP for patrolling the property to identify and correct

security issues on a timely basis.

Short-term

Develop detailed public use rules for the properties that will be

enforceable by law.

Short-term

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REFERENCES

The Guide to the Natural Communities of Florida. Florida Natural Areas Inventory and

Florida Department of Natural Resources. February, 1990.

Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park Land Management Plan. St. Johns River Water

Management District. October, 2007.

Florida Forever Five Year Plan, 2007. Florida Department of Environmental Protection,

Division of State Lands.

List of Invasive Species, 2009. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.

Longleaf Pine Preserve Land Management Plan. County of Volusia, Division of Land

Acquisition and Management. October, 2006.

North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary Draft Management Plan. Brevard County,

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, Parks and Recreation Department. 2007.

Soil Survey of Orange County, Florida. U. S. Department of Agriculture, Soil

Conservation Service in cooperation with University of Florida, Institute of Food and

Agricultural Sciences.

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