Coordinate planning for adaptation corridors, living collections and other approaches to species dispersal and conservation.

STRATEGIES

NS-10.1 Convene representatives of appropriate agencies, the non-profit community, land trusts, and biodiversity and land conservation programs across Southeast Florida as a regional working group for coordination.

IMPLEMENTERS: non-profit organizations, academic institutions, local governments

STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDEP, FWC

NS-10.2 Review FWC’s State Wildlife Action Plan and other relevant plans to encourage appropriate species dispersal and biodiversity, prioritizing the sites and measures of greatest regional importance, including migratory corridors.

IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, non-profit organizations, academic institutions

STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDEP, FWC

NS-10.3 Engage local communities and businesses such as landscaping companies to help implement coordinated land biodiversity measures through citizen-driven programs, such as the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Homeowner program.

IMPLEMENTERS: non-profit organizations, academic institutions, local governments, extension offices