June 2026 Media Toolkit

Florida Wildlife Corridor Conservation Update

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Four Properties Approved for Protection

The Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of 6,237 acres within and adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor during the June 9, 2026 Cabinet meeting.

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A message for our partners, colleagues, and friends in Florida: The protected lands of the Florida Wildlife Corridor are a place where our collective missions intersect. Land conservation successes contributing to the Corridor help ensure the long-term survival of many species, provide life support systems for Florida’s cities, improve the health of our waters, and protect natural Florida for future generations. As Florida grows, continued investment in conservation lands is critical to ensure that our wild lands will provide benefits to all Floridians.

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Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation Press Release

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On June 9, the State of Florida approved funding for the permanent conservation of 6,237 acres across four properties within and adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Thank you to the leadership of the landowners, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, U.S. Air Force REPI program, Manatee County, Saunders Real Estate, Brown Land Team, and other partners for coming together to make these opportunities possible.

The properties are Dixie Ranch West (Photo 1), LFW Farms (Photo 2), Thundercloud Ranch (Photo 3), and Syfrett Ranch (Photo 4).

The properties are to be protected through rural lands conservation easements funded through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath, Maps by @angeline.maps, @livewildlyfl

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Dixie Ranch West, located in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, is a 2,996.66-acre property recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, U.S. Air Force REPI program, and Saunders Real Estate for coming together to conserve this property.

Dixie Ranch West is located in Okeechobee County near the Kissimmee River and has natural drainage in the Kissimmee River watershed and Lake Okeechobee. The ranch provides connectivity to other proposed and closed conservation easements. It is home to many wildlife including roseate spoonbills, eastern meadowlarks, barred owls, and more.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

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Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

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The 1,183.66- acre, Syfrett Farm & Ranch located within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, was recently approved for a rural conservation easement through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Saunders Real Estate for coming together to conserve this property.

Syfrett Farm & Ranch is in Highlands County and is a working ranch supporting over 500 cattle. The Harney Pond Canal, which drains in Lake Okeechobee, is located on the property’s west side. The ranch’s wetland areas provide water filtration and habitat for wildlife, such as Florida black bears, deer, wood storks, and more. The easement will provide connectivity to other conservation lands.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

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Thundercloud Ranch was recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. The ranch is 1,042.37 acres and located adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Thank you to the landowner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Manatee County for coming together to conserve this property.

Thundercloud Ranch is in Manatee County. The property is part of the headwaters for Gilley Creek, a major tributary to the Manatee River. The easement will provide connection between Little Manatee River Southfork Tract and Edward W. Chance Reserve, helping to protect Lake Manatee.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

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LFW Farms, located in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, is a 1,014.77-acre property recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Brown Land Team for coming together to conserve this property.

LFW Farms is located in Okeechobee County and within a high priority Water Recharge area for the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee. The property is a working cattle ranch and has been family owned for five generations. The land provides habitat to many species including gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes, deer, crested caracara, and eagles.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

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Visuals by Lauren Yoho and Angeline Meeks provided for one-time use for coverage or promotion of Florida Wildlife Corridor-related news from the February Board of Trustees meeting, dated June 2026. Copying, sublicensing, sale, distribution, and archiving are prohibited.

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Instagram: Map by @angeline.maps and @livewildlyfl
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June 2026 Media Toolkit

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Dixie Ranch West|Syfrett Ranch|Thundercloud Ranch|LFW Farms

Dixie Ranch West

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Dixie Ranch West, located in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, is a 2,996.66-acre property recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, U.S. Air Force REPI program, and Saunders Real Estate for coming together to conserve this property.

Dixie Ranch West is located in Okeechobee County near the Kissimmee River and has natural drainage in the Kissimmee River watershed and Lake Okeechobee. The ranch provides connectivity to other proposed and closed conservation easements. It is home to many wildlife including roseate spoonbills, eastern meadowlarks, barred owls, and more.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

Syfrett Ranch

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The 1,183.66- acre, Syfrett Farm & Ranch located within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, was recently approved for a rural conservation easement through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Saunders Real Estate for coming together to conserve this property.

Syfrett Farm & Ranch is in Highlands County and is a working ranch supporting over 500 cattle. The Harney Pond Canal, which drains in Lake Okeechobee, is located on the property’s west side. The ranch’s wetland areas provide water filtration and habitat for wildlife, such as Florida black bears, deer, wood storks, and more. The easement will provide connectivity to other conservation lands.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

Thundercloud Ranch

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Thundercloud Ranch was recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. The ranch is 1,042.37 acres and located adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

Thank you to the landowner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Manatee County for coming together to conserve this property.

Thundercloud Ranch is in Manatee County. The property is part of the headwaters for Gilley Creek, a major tributary to the Manatee River. The easement will provide connection between Little Manatee River Southfork Tract and Edward W. Chance Reserve, helping to protect Lake Manatee.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

LFW Farms

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LFW Farms, located in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, is a 1,014.77-acre property recently approved for a rural lands conservation easement through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program at the June 9 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

Thank you to the landowner, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Brown Land Team for coming together to conserve this property.

LFW Farms is located in Okeechobee County and within a high priority Water Recharge area for the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee. The property is a working cattle ranch and has been family owned for five generations. The land provides habitat to many species including gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes, deer, crested caracara, and eagles.

Instagram tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @leyoho/@wildpath

Facebook tags: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by @LaurenYoho/@Wildpath

Map Instagram tags: Map by @angeline.maps/@livewildlyfl

Map Facebook tags: Map by Angeline Meeks/@Livewildlyfl

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