We're not protecting this land just because we love it. This land is also important to Florida, it's important to Volusia County, and it's important to the plants and animals who call this land home.
On this page you will find invaluable maps that prove our point and give you an understanding for how important these diverse ecosystems are to the health of our county and state.
All of these awesome maps were prepared by Jason Ballard
Landowner Assistance Program Biologist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
To learn more about FWC's Landowner Assistance Program, hit the button below.
This map shows the preserves location within the Volusia Conservation Corridor. The corridor is represented by the areas shaded in light green across the map, PSBP is represented by the little yellow square. This corridor is a vital piece of land in Volusia County that supports a wide range of ecosystems and wildlife. It provides a continuous corridor of environmentally significant land that stretches from the Tiger Bay State Forest to the St. Johns River. The corridor is crucial for protecting sensitive species and maintaining Florida's biodiversity.
If you would like to learn more about the corridor, hit the button below to visit the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation.
This map shows the areas of the preserve, and the surrounding areas, that are considered wetlands. Throughout the year, these areas remain wet, and tributaries of water run through them, providing numerous benefits such as water filtration, flood control, and habitat for wildlife. These important wetlands are essential to the health of the ecosystem. Volusia County has developed a Wetland Ordinance, which aims to protect, maintain, and enhance wetlands within the county. The ordinance was designed to minimize the disturbance of wetlands and to encourage their use only for the purposes which are compatible with their natural functions and environmental benefits.
If you would like to learn more about the Volusia County Wetland Ordinance, hit the button below.
This map shows the different types of soil in and around PSBP. Volusia County's soil diversity is a result of Florida's unique geographical and climatic conditions. Soils are classified into several groups with distinct characteristics and properties. An understanding of soil composition and quality are vital to environmental sustainability and to the effectiveness of land management. PSBP mainly consist of organic Samsula muck, due to its nearly level ground and its poorly drained swamps, marshes, and ponded areas. The preserve also has areas of Myakka Fine Sand, found in narrow bands alongside the slightly depressed areas of Samsula Muck. These depressed areas of muck allow the Myakka Sand to drain properly, providing necessary habitat for Gopher Tortoises in the area.
To learn more about Florida's diverse soil types, hit the button below.
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