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Unit Name: Collier-Seminole State Park<br />

Acres: 7,271.80 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

This park features a wealth <strong>of</strong> vegetation and wildlife typical <strong>of</strong> the Everglades, plus a forest made<br />

up <strong>of</strong> tropical trees. Family and primitive group camping, a boat basin and ramp for access to the<br />

10,000 Islands and interpretive exhibits are provided by the park. Hiking, bicycling and canoeing<br />

trails <strong>of</strong>fer opportunities for visitors to explore the nearly 5,000-acre designated wilderness<br />

preserve within the state park.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Erosion control measures taken at Grocery Place to protect historic cistern.<br />

• Expanded exotic plant control and management and prescribed fire programs.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• CSO created guided canoe and night hike programs.<br />

169<br />

2004

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