Conservation Strategies for a Globally Imperiled and Hyper-Fragmented Ecosystem: Acquisition, Regulations, Incentives and Outreach in Miami Dade County

Authors

James Duncan, Miami-Dade County, Dept. of Regulatory and Economic ResourcesFollow
Jennifer Possley, Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenFollow
Janet Gil, Miami-Dade County, Dept. of Regulatory and Economic ResourcesFollow
Craig Grossenbacher, Craig.grossenbacher@miamidade.govFollow

Pine rocklands are a globally critically imperiled ecosystem with limited geographic range, characterized by a high biodiversity of endemic herbaceous plants and frequent fire intervals (2-5 years). In Miami-Dade County, approximately 2% of the forest outside Everglades National Park (ENP) remains. The County adopted a forest property tax program in 1979, passed a forest preservation ordinance in 1984, and created a land acquisition program in 1991. Outreach and filling in the gaps between preservation areas are critical for the survival of a number of species.

Recommended Citation

Duncan, James; Possley, Jennifer; Gil, Janet; and Grossenbacher, Craig (2020) "Conservation Strategies for a Globally Imperiled and Hyper-Fragmented Ecosystem: Acquisition, Regulations, Incentives and Outreach in Miami Dade County," Cities and the Environment (CATE): Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 23.
DOI: 10.15365/cate.2020.130123
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/cate/vol13/iss1/23

DOI

10.15365/cate.2020.130123