NewnansLake Conservation Area, Gainseville , Fla - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

This area is a significant piece of property in a large group of publicly owned conservation lands within the Orange Creek Basin. These conservation lands include Austin Cary Memorial State Forest, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area, Orange Creek Restoration Area and several natural areas owned by the city of Gainesville. All of these areas protect extensive, diverse upland and wetland natural communities and provide important wildlife corridors. Conservation of these properties helps protect and increase water quality within the Orange Creek and Ocklawaha River basins and ultimately the St. Johns River. This area encompasses nearly two miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and parts of its two major tributaries — Hatchet Creek and Little Hatchet Creek — protecting a large area of floodplain wetlands. The conservation area also includes numerous isolated wetlands such as depression marshes, dome swamps and a large basin swamp known locally as Gum Root Swamp.
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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1708 acres Northern Tract Is there a trail system?: Yes What points of interest are there?: Hiking Bridges, bird watching, and nature settings. What activities are available?: Horseback Riding, Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Bird Watching , mountain Biking. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Snakes, Poison Ivy and typical Florida Wildlife Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed Hours of accessibility?: Not listed If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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