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Unit Name: Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park<br />

Acres: 2,422.70 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

176<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

The park is home to 84 protected species <strong>of</strong> plants and animals, including wild cotton, mahogany,<br />

mistletoe, Schaus’ swallowtail butterfly and the American crocodile. Exploring the park’s trails gives<br />

visitors a chance to see some <strong>of</strong> these rare species <strong>of</strong> plants and animals. In the main area <strong>of</strong> the<br />

park, the trail is paved and accessible to both bicycles and wheelchairs.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Restored thirteen acres <strong>of</strong> wetland habitat through a Keys <strong>Environmental</strong> Trust Fund funded<br />

project at the Port Bougainville site.<br />

• Restored eight acres <strong>of</strong> upland and wetland habitat through a Keys <strong>Environmental</strong> Trust Fund<br />

funded project at the Carysfort Marina site.<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Improved approximately two miles <strong>of</strong> trails.<br />

2004

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