We feel so blessed to have the oppertunity to save this land
It was heading towards urban development!
It took us years to convince the landowners to sell us the property with our intentions to preserve it. They were set on selling it for development and could have made a considerable amount more if they had.
This would have been another neighborhood with as many as 40 houses.
The last thing we need here in Florida is more houses! Urban development is taking over our natural landscapes, and the consequences are become dire. Wildlife and wetlands are being sacrificed for an already oversized population.
Putting a price on nature.
At first, the landowners wanted all conservation efforts to stop! We were lowering the value of this property by stopping the possibility of development. The reason so much of Florida is succumbing to development is because property developers are paying top dollar.
A change of heart.
It took some lengthy convincing, but we were finally able to show the landowners the real value of this land, the true value was in saving it from destruction. They finally understood why we loved it so much and why it was so important to protect. We will be forever grateful!
Our return on the investment is The Future.
Protecting and conserving this land will not make us rich. In fact, we will generate no revenue from the preserve. When it is ready to be opened to the public, it will be at no charge. Our return will be knowing that it will remain wild land forever and never be destroyed by development.
How you can help
It will take funds, equipment and manpower to make the preserve safe and accessible to the public for responsible recreation and educational research. Donations of funds and equipment and the hard work of volunteers will support the future of the preserve and will help with the acquisition of additional lands. If you would like to help, scroll down to find out how.
Make a Donation
Help Us Save Florida
Development is overtalking the wildlands of our beautiful state! Every day, more trees are torn down, and our wetlands are filled in! The destruction has to STOP! Would you like to help?
Donations will support community recreation here at PSBP as well as land acquisition to increase protected land across the state.
Pine Street Basin Preserve wish list
Landscaping Tools
Tools are needed to help design and construct areas for responsible recreation such as walkways, bridges, lookout towers, outdoor research facilities, and restrooms.
Power Drill
Circular Saw
Table Saw
Groundskeeping Equipment
Equipment will be needed to keep the grounds maintained, safe and naturally beautiful.
Chain Saw
Gas Weed Eater
Gas Hedge Trimmer
Gas Pole Saw
Heavy Equipment
The use of some heavy machinery will be necessary to help create the spaces we need to access the preserve.
Small Tractor
Woodchipper
Brush Cutter
Disk Plow Harrow
Offroad Transportation
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Our goal is to make the preserve accessible to everyone. But there's lots of ground to cover. Offroad vehicles will make access a possibility for everyone.
2, 4, & 6 Seat Side by Side
Adult & Youth Four-wheelers
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Prescribe fire is a big part of our property management plan and special equipment is needed to conduct prescribed fire safely.
Nomex Shirts & Pants
Hard Hats - Safety Goggles
Drip Torches
CB Radios
Fire Rakes & Flappers
Building Materials
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Prescribe Fire Equipment
Materials will be needed for the walkways, bridges, lookout stations, outdoor research facilities, and restrooms.
2-in x 6-in Pressure Treated Boards
1-in x 6-in Pressure Treated Boards
4-in x 4-in Pressure Treated Post