Stretching across nearly 18 million acres across, the Florida Wildlife Corridor is a connected network of public and private lands that supports wildlife movement, protects water resources, and sustains Florida’s natural and rural heritage. Anchored by iconic landscapes like Everglades National Park, Ocala National Forest, and working ranchlands in Central Florida, the Corridor provides essential habitat for endangered species including the Florida panther, black bear, and migratory birds. About 10 million acres are formally protected, while roughly 8 million acres remain unprotected, relying on private lands and conservation partnerships to maintain connectivity. These lands safeguard the headwaters of the Everglades, recharge aquifers that supply drinking water to millions of people and help reduce flooding and climate impacts. As development continues to fragment the state, protecting and reconnecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor is critical to ensuring that wildlife can move freely and that Florida’s ecosystems—and the communities that depend on them—can endure for generations.
