Natural Communities
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Besty Purdum
Remnant oak scrub
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Hilochee is a complex mosaic of highly disturbed upland and wetland
parcels, interspersed with some high-quality natural communities.
Although much of the remaining natural vegetation is classified
as wetlands, Hilochee does contain some widely scattered upland
parcels with relatively intact plant communities, including small
patches of oak scrub. To
date, over 80 acres of improved pasture have been planted in
native herbaceous plant species. Where practical, restoration
efforts will continue in previously disturbed habitats including
pastures, pine plantations, and citrus groves.
