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Conserving Plants and Animals in Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Turtle Program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Marine Turtle Program studies the life histories, population biology, ecology, behavior, and migrations of sea turtles.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Red-cocked Woodpecker Recovery Program
The goal of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s red-cockaded woodpecker recovery program aims to conserve the species and the ecosystem upon which it depends.
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Florida Department of Transportation Bear Underpasses
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission partnered to research, design, and monitor several black bear underpasses.
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Florida Native Plant Society
The purpose of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Species of Special Concern
Florida has a formal listing process that allows individuals to file a petition requesting the FWC to evaluate the status of a species. This list of Species of Special Concern contains biological status reports and management plans for numerous species.
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Florida State Wildlife Action Plan
Florida's wildlife action plan is a major component of the Florida Wildlife Legacy Initiative, which seeks to conserve the state's native wildlife and habitats through non-regulatory, voluntary, and incentive-based actions designed to create partnerships.