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Natural CommunitiesThe diversity of natural communities within a small area is one of Guana River WMA’s most striking features. For example, from the observation tower along Capo Road you can see salt marsh, maritime hammocks, and pine flatwoods.
These communities are highly influenced by coastal maritime conditions and are similar to the Sea Island Coastal Region of southern Georgia.
Biologists at Guana River are actively involved in a number of management and restoration activities. Water levels on Lake Ponte Vedra and the interior impoundments are controlled to produce a mosaic of desirable, natural plant communities of benefit to wildlife. Scrub is being restored through roller chopping and the use of prescribed fire. Pine flatwoods and plantations are being managed through thinning and prescribed fire on a 3-5 year rotation. Maritime forest hammocks and salt marshes are not fire dependent and are thus managed passively.
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Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
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