Door-to-Door Community Outreach - 2
Project Description
Defenders of Wildlife staff, FWC staff and volunteers go door-to-door in select neighborhoods experiencing human/bear and/ or 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 and resources for residents with questions or in need of assistance.
Project Map
County: Citrus County, FL
Project Sites
- Homosassa
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
Targeted Habitats:
- Forests and Woodlands
- 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 | 2010 | 2010 |