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The Important Bird Areas of Florida: 2000–2002 – Pranty – 2-Jul-02 76WAKULLA SPRINGSEdward Ball–Wakulla Springs State Park (4740 acres; 1896 ha) and the Wakulla Springs ProtectionZone CARL–FF Project (7964 acres [3185 ha] remaining)Wakulla County12,704 acres (5081 ha), with 4740 acres (1887 ha) acquired[This nomination needs additional data; it has not yet been designated as an IBA]LOCATION: in north-central Wakulla County, 13 miles (20.8 km) south of downtown Tallahassee.Contiguous with the Apalachicola and Tates Hell Forests IBA to the west.DESCRIPTION: Edward Ball–Wakulla Springs State Park protects Wakulla Springs and the upper 3 miles(5 km) of the Wakulla River. The Wakulla Springs Protection Zone CARL–FF Project will preservemuch additional lands west and north of the State Park, which overlie some of the extensive cavernsystems of the springs. The State Park receives 180,000 recreationists annually. All data for this IBArefer solely to the State Park except for land use of the private properties, which was taken from+DEP (2001).OWNERSHIP: Florida Division of Recreation and Parks (Edward Ball–Wakulla Springs State Park),Florida Division of Forestry (some acquired acreage of the Wakulla Springs Protection Zone CARL–FF Project), private owners (remaining acreage in the Wakulla Springs Protection Zone CARL–FFProject)HABITATS: *longleaf pine flatwoods, *xeric oak scrub, *hardwood swamp, *riverine, pine plantation.LAND USE: Edward Ball–Wakulla Springs State Park: *conservation, *recreation. Wakulla SpringsProtection Zone CARL–FF Project: *timber production, agricultureIBA CATEGORIES: significant populations of FCREPA species; and significant natural habitatsAVIAN DATA: The State Park supports a diversity of species, including breeding Mississippi Kites andother woodland species, wintering waterfowl, and Neotropical migrants. Until recently, the parksupported a large population of Limpkins, which was called “the largest population” in northernFlorida (Stevenson and Anderson 1994). Wakulla Springs also marks the westernmost nesting site ofthe Snail Kite in the United States; a nest was found along the river in 1929 (plate 29 in Howell1932), which is 228 miles (365 km) northwest of Orlando Wetlands Park (pages 186–187), the mostrecent northernmost breeding site.SPECIES DATE NUMBERS COMMENTSOsprey Jan–Jun 2001 15 nests 1% (B)Overall diversity Undated list 180 natives0 exoticsData provided by Scott Savery and Sandy Cook (Florida Division of Recreation and Parks)OTHER RESOURCES: Edward Ball–Wakulla Springs encompasses the largest, deepest, and best-mappedunderground springs and tunnel system in the world; it is 185 feet (55.5 m) deep. • The WakullaRiver has been designated as an Outstanding Florida Water. • Wakulla Springs is designated as aNational Natural Landmark. • Over 60 cultural or historical sites are found within the State Park,including the Wakulla Lodge, which is on the National Register of Historical Places.THREATS: *human disturbance, *exotic plants, development, habitat succession, feral hogs, poachingCONSERVATION ISSUES: Hydrilla has infested the spring and Wakulla River, which may havecontributed to the decline of the Limpkin population in recent years. • About 1300 acres of the parkare prescribed-burned. • Restoration of uplands disturbed by from either fire exclusion or logging isongoing. • An approved Management Plan is in place. • Wakulla Springs Protection Zone CARL–FFProject was designed to protect lands above “enormous caverns” that feed the springs and that are
The Important Bird Areas of Florida: 2000–2002 – Pranty – 2-Jul-02 77located north and west of the State Park. Nearly half of the CARL–FF Project acreage has beenacquired, and if fully purchased, will directly link Edward Ball–Wakulla Springs State Park withApalachicola National Forest to the northwest. Much of the acreage of the Wakulla SpringsProtection Zone CARL–FF Project, of which 70% is pasture or commercial pine forest, will be addedto the State Park, but some will be managed by the Florida Division of Forestry and Florida Divisionof Wildlife.NOMINATED BY: Scott Savery and Sandy Cook (Florida Division of Recreation and Parks)REFERENCES: +DEP. 2001. Florida Forever five year plan. Department of Environmental Protection.Tallahassee, FL. • Stevenson, H.M., and B.H. Anderson. 1994. The Birdlife of Florida. UniversityPress of Florida. Tallahassee, FL.WEBSITE:
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