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Unit Name: Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park<br />

Acres: 4,289.55 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is home to four species <strong>of</strong> endangered pitcher plants, as well as<br />

other rare and endangered plant species. Visitors can enjoy a picnic and then take a hike on the<br />

nature trails to observe the rare plants and animals. For a more adventurous outing, visitors can<br />

take a day-hike across the park to the Perdido Bay.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Burned 122 acres using FWC Agreement, matching in-kind services to TNC grant<br />

• First prescribed fires (134 acres) conducted East <strong>of</strong> Bauer Road<br />

• Installed bat boxes<br />

• Conducted herpetological studies and flatwoods salamander surveys<br />

Visitor Services<br />

• Opened 8 miles <strong>of</strong> hiking trails<br />

281<br />

2006

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