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Unit Name: Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park<br />

Acres: 8,157.21 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

The preserve contains some <strong>of</strong> the highest and oldest hills in Central <strong>Florida</strong>, covered with large<br />

tracts <strong>of</strong> intact scrub and sandhill habitat. Visitors can enjoy hiking, horseback riding and nature<br />

study on a network <strong>of</strong> trails that wind through more than 8,000 acres. Anglers can find good fishing<br />

along the pond banks. Park facilities are limited to a trailhead and picnic shelter to support access<br />

and interpretation <strong>of</strong> the preserve.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Reduced prescribed fire acreage backlog.<br />

• Implemented mechanical treatment <strong>of</strong> overgrown scrub community.<br />

• Continued exotic plant removal program.<br />

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2004

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