Door to Door Community Outreach
Project Description
Defenders of Wildlife staff,FWC staff and volunteers go door-to-door in select neighboorhoods experiencing human/bear ir human/panther conflicts to pass out "Living With Wildlife" packets. The packet of materials include important information on how to avoid conflicts with bears and panthers, brochures about natural bear and panther behavior, and important phone numbers abd resources for residents with questions or in need of assistance.
Project Map
County: Lee County, FL
Project Sites
- Ft.Myers Shores
- Verandah
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
Targeted Habitats:
- Forests and Woodlands
- Human Habitats
- Shrublands and Grasslands
- Wetlands and Riparian Habitats
Targeted Species:
- Florida Black Bear Ursus americanus floridanus
- Florida Panther Puma concolor coryi
Conservation Actions
Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
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Education | Completed | 2009 | 2009 |