Our goal is to provide planning and coordination support for the land acquisition and land management activities of the Natural Resources Stewardship Division and participate in interagency coordination related to these activities. Current planning and support activities include:
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Acquiring and protecting natural areas, wildlife corridors and greenways through direct purchases, leases, easements, or management agreements - click here for the history and accomplishments of the Natural Areas Program (1988-2006) |
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Coordinating with state agencies and local governments to acquire and manage natural areas, protect wildlife corridors, and design and maintain greenways and trails |
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Preparing and revising management plans for County-managed natural areas - click here for a list of natural areas for which management plans have been completed |
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Preparing grant applications for state matching funds for acquisition and management of natural areas |
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Providing support for meetings, field trips, and other activities of the Conservation Land Acquisition Selection Committee and the Natural Areas Management Advisory Committee |
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Providing technical assistance to other ERM staff for location of public use facilities, identification of species observed on natural areas, review of proposed development projects, and preparation of public information materials on natural areas and species in Palm Beach County |
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Responding to public requests for information on County-managed natural areas |
Coastal Resources