Florida preserves 28,000 acres, including land slated for 1,900 homes

The purchase of tens of thousands of acres protects natural lands and links existing conservation areas, the state says.

The Lake Hatchineha Watershed Florida Forever Project.
The Lake Hatchineha Watershed Florida Forever Project.
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The state of Florida has bought nearly 28,000 acres to be set aside for conservation, including large swaths of property in Collier and Polk counties, one of which was slated for the development of more than 1,800 homes.

 

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