The Bradwell Bay Wilderness is part of the United States National Wilderness Preservation System , located in the Florida panhandle adjacent to the Apalachicola National Forest . The 24,602 acre (100 km) wilderness was established on 3 January 1975 by the Eastern Wilderness Act . "Bay" in this case means "a recess of land, partly surrounded by hills," which, in this particular instance, is mostly titi swamp and standing water. The Sopchoppy River marks the Bradwell Bay's eastern edge.
7-534: A section of the Florida Trail , which usually requires wading through swampy terrain, passes through the wilderness. Titi trees , longleaf pines , loblolly pine and wire grass make up much of the swamp. The wilderness also contains a 100 acres (40 ha) old-growth slash pine - swamp black gum swamp. White-tailed deer , black bears , and alligators are some of the animals that can be seen here. This Florida protected area related article
14-653: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in Wakulla County , Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Florida Trail The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States, created by the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-543). It runs 1,500 miles (2,400 km), from Big Cypress National Preserve (between Miami and Naples, along
21-533: The Appalachian Trail with his brother and encouraged members to share his vision of creating something similar across Florida. By October 1966, he received permission from Ocala National Forest managers to start blazing a hiking trail. It was officially designated a National Scenic Trail in 1983. It has been a volunteer-driven construction project ever since, built in disconnected segments in corridors where public land (or easements granted by private individuals)
28-658: The Ocala National Forest . It was officially designated as a National Scenic Trail in 1983. The U.S. Forest Service , through the National Forests in Florida program, officially oversees the trail but volunteers and land managers throughout the state are responsible for its development, maintenance and management. In the early 1960s, Miami resident Jim Kern founded the Florida Trail Association after hiking
35-612: The Tamiami Trail) to Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore , Pensacola Beach. Also known as the Florida National Scenic Trail (which applies only to its federally certified segments), the trail provides permanent non-motorized recreation for hiking and other compatible activities within an hour's drive of most Floridians. The trail began on October 29, 1966 when members of the Florida Trail Association marked its first blaze at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area in
42-719: The forest supervisor of the national forests in Florida to engage a broader group of partners to manage the Trail and serve recreationists. It is composed primarily of agency, district, or company leaders who own or manage the land through which the trail passes. The Florida National Scenic Trail 5-Year Strategic Plan was released in 2012, setting goals for trail completion, standards, partnerships, and trail promotion. Coalition members participate in bi-annual meetings to address emerging issues and to exchange resources such as expertise, funding, and information. The 1,500-mile (2,400 km) trail consists of four main geographic regions: Florida
49-406: Was available. More than 25 agencies and private partners manage the trail. Partnerships, memoranda of understanding and certification agreements between these parties facilitate the project. The Florida Trail Association is a non-profit partner of the project, administering a volunteer program to construct, maintain, and garner support for the trail. This coalition was established in 2010 by
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