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Unit Name: South Brevard Linear Trail Connector
Acres: 14.70
Description:
Managing
Agency:
City of Palm
Bay
Current Management Plan
Approved:
340
9/8/2005
A picnic pavilion, primitive canoe launch, signage, fencing, and a one mile loop for mountain bikes,
are maintained on this subleased property, which comprises a little over 10% of the 130-acre
Turkey Creek Sanctuary managed by the City of Palm Bay. Other land owners include Florida
Communities Trust, Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands, and Audubon. Continuous
manual habitat restoration has eradicated exotic plants listed in the management plan. One
invasive species, Plecostomas (Asian catfish) has been seen in Turkey Creek, a designated Manatee
sanctuary and direct tributary to the Indian River lagoon adjacent to the 14.70 acres subleased
from OGT. A species of special concern, the Gopher tortoise, can be observed on the property.
Accomplishments:
Visitor Services:
A visitor services office is located at the main trailhead to Turkey Creek Sanctuary. This is
not a part of this State parcel.
Capital Improvements:
In 2008, a picnic pavilion was added to this property.
Other:
Original facilities on the property include a primitive canoe launch, fencing, and signage.
Annual visitation data provided in the preceding tables is for the total 130 acres of
surrounding Turkey Creek Sanctuary.