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Lochloosa WMA surrounds Lochloosa Lake in southeastern Alachua County and
helps protect the water quality and species diversity in the watershed.
More than 11,000 acres of pine plantations and water oak and live oak
ridges provide habitat for large populations of
bald
eagles,
ospreys, and wading birds. Eighteen listed species live within the
area, including Florida
black bear,
fox
squirrel,
eastern indigo snake,
wood
stork, and
sandhill crane. Recreational opportunities include hunting, fishing,
wildlife viewing,
hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, canoeing, boating,
and primitive camping (with permit outside of hunting season). This area
is a site on the
Great Florida
Birding Trail. For additional information, a
recreation guide is available from the St. Johns River Water Management
District.
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