Native Habitat Inventory Final Report 2004 - St. Lucie County

Management for this site will be the same as for the park: blocking drainage ditches,
burning, and treatment of exotic nuisance species. Management of the larger block will
be cost effective. Bahia grass will gradually be replaced/out competed by native species
with burning and restoration of water regimes. Pine flatwoods and the network of
isolated depression wetlands are difficult to manage because larger blocks of this habitat
are required for the fire regimes needed to maintain the character of the habitat. This site
is excellent because it adjoins County preserved land and the combined large block of
land can be more easily maintained.
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