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Atlantic Coast Ridge
A long stretch of limestone outcroppings punctuates the low-lying eastern edge of the Florida peninsula, hosting unique habitats and rare species. The specialized natural communities present at some locations are better known for other reasons, requiring careful planning to balance designated land uses with habitat management and laws protecting rare animals.
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© Thomas Dunkerton (Integrating Mission Requirements Featured Image)
Integrating Mission Requirements with Threatened and Endangered Species
by Don George
Cape Canaveral's natural resources managers creatively assessed their military mission requirements and significantly increase their funding by integrating them with specific natural resources projects. -
© David Moynahan (Climate Change and Florida Scrub Jays Featured Image)
Climate Change and Florida Scrub Jays
by Defenders of Wildlife
The potential impact of climate change on the threatened Florida scrub-jay was the subject of an analysis of scientific research by Defenders of Wildlife in 2007.
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