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Agenda 05/24/2016 Item #16D 7 5/24/2016 16.D.7. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the five-year update of the Final Management Plan for the Conservation Collier Panther Walk Preserve. OBJECTIVE: To ensure Panther Walk Preserve is managed in accordance with its Board-approved management plan and the Conservation Collier Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2002-63, as amended, Section 14.3). CONSIDERATIONS: The 10.69-acre Panther Walk Preserve is located at 2845 60th Avenue NE in the North Golden Gate Estates Unit 42, within the Horsepen Strand. Situated west of Everglades Blvd., it extends north to south between 60th Avenue and 62nd Avenue NE. The initial preserve parcels have been in County ownership since June 11, 2007. A Ten-year Management Plan was developed and approved by the Board on October 12, 2010(Agenda Item 16E5). Since then, three additional parcels were added to the preserve; two parcels totaling 5 acres were donated as offsite preservation for a development project,and an additional 1.14 acres were a direct property donation. Section 14.3 of the Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63, as amended, directs that "Ten-year Plans shall be updated at least every 5 years."The attached plan has been updated pursuant to that direction. Updates include a division change from Facilities Management to Parks and Recreation, additional properties added,revised maps,updated property status information,additions to plant or animal lists, and status of exotic plant infestations. The update also streamlines text and revises the management budget to show actual past management costs and future planned costs pursuant to the Board-approved Ten-year Conservation Collier Financial Plan approved at the April 8,2014 Board meeting(Agenda Item 11B). The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee reviewed the updated plan, requested minor revisions, and unanimously recommended approval at its public meeting held on April 11, 2016 (Agenda Item VI.F). Tracked changes have been made so that Board members can quickly see what changes have been made. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no new fiscal impact associated with approving this management plan update.Management costs are consistent with the Board-approved Conservation Collier Financial Plan. In addition, a $16,683 management endowment was donated with the offsite preservation donation of 5 acres and is expected to cover maintenance costs for approximately 7 years. This donation is not anticipated to increase the Panther Walk Preserve perpetual operations and maintenance costs in the near future. After endowment funds are depleted, the cost to manage the property will be approximately $1,500 per year and will be incorporated into the Conservation Collier Management Fund(174)budget. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this item. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board approval. -JAB Packet Page -779- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the attached proposed five- year update to the Final Management Plan for Conservation Collier's Panther Walk Preserve and directs staff to implement the updated plan. Prepared by: Christal Segura,Environmental Specialist,Parks and Recreation Department Attachment:Five-year updated Final Management Plan for Panther Walk Preserve Packet Page -780- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.7. Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the five-year update of the Final Management Plan for the Conservation Collier Panther Walk Preserve. Meeting Date: 5/24/2016 Prepared By Name: BetancurNatali Title: Operations Analyst,Parks&Recreation 4/26/2016 3:38:25 PM Submitted by Title: Environmental Specialist,Conservation Collier Name: SeguraChristal 4/26/2016 3:38:26 PM Approved By Name: WilliamsBarry Title:Division Director-Parks&Recreation,Parks&Recreation Date: 5/3/2016 4:22:22 PM Name: TownsendAmanda Title: Division Director-Operations Support,Public Services Department Date: 5/4/2016 7:30:06 AM Name: Washburnllonka Title: Manager-Park Operations,Parks&Recreation Date: 5/5/2016 3:32:56 PM Name: BelpedioJennifer Title:Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services Date: 5/6/2016 11:44:32 AM Name: CarnellSteve Packet Page-781- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Title:Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department Date: 5/10/2016 2:34:08 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/11/2016 2:34:28 PM Name: FinnEd Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management&Budget Date: 5/13/2016 3:35:06 PM Name: CasalanguidaNick Title:Deputy County Manager,County Managers Office Date: 5/15/2016 10:03:38 PM Packet Page -782- 5/24/2016 16.D'7" Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan u �r yep e ,�rX� r i �a y% 4 , * i Y '}t ;4, �'` t� .e,x �!. ,� N vie ' Y"a . a '. i • _ % '# d99` Jk Iitts1 t. tt �q 4,k t.; , r ti 1 4�r a 4 a 'z r4 ' x j, .1 7t ` q ,a" , 77 # , ,�k' t i.. �t r .ay '� ,"""Ar.,s.Y as � r � .';',"17.,‘""f; f E�• ,. , ,� fl � t t' ' , <'. '��y5 x, t int ,.' 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Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Executive Summary Lead Agency: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Conservation Collier Program Property included in this Plan: "Panther Walk Preserve" 10 acres. The Preserve consists of three adjoining parcels each in Section 31, Township 47, and Range 28 East of Collier County, Florida. LEGAL THE EAST 75 FEET OF THE EAST 150 FEET OF TRACT NO. 84, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES UNIT NO. 42, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 27, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER �C ' '-„ ORIDA. PROPERTY TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBE : i6 AND THE WEST 75 FEET O TI 'EE EA,S 0 Al T OF TRACT NO. 84, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES UNIT , ", . {"�* ` E PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT Of K'', [� P''0. 7, SI E, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF dpi, OUN , LO r D, . PROPERTY TAX IDENTIFICATION N�1M^ E : 38: $80r18.'1- iL' Cn ,.'1 THE EAST ONE HUNDRF�F3'-F0V11.5 F �TQF TRACT NO. 85, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES UNIT L�9 ACCORDI T O E PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLATiBOQ 7, AT PAGE 27, LUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLUERitgpNTY;\FLOR.IDA 0 PROPERTY TAX IDENT4FIC T „ UMBER 388474 I �I 008 1 f ��.„/ `,,',/ , L. i �""! THE EAST 75 FEES F THE WEST Et tj OI T'A CT 85, UNIT 42, GOLDEN GATE ES "' SES, ACCORDIN G' O THAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLA :80K 7, PAGE 27;1 �Ti ) UBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUN ORIDA. (1.14 A ,,, P)r,,-. .-..- (A)' THE WEST 180' OF Th CT 69, GOLDEIA�T > TATES, UNIT 42, ACCORDING TO TH ,,OR PLAT THEIR- F ECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 27, OF EI YBLIC REG*''')/OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. (2.73 ACRES) '--f,_/-/E r,A S% PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38845680000 AND THE EAST 150' OF TRACT 69, GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, UNIT 42, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 27, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA. (2.27 ACRES) PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38845720009 Conservation Collier Program 2 Packet Page -784- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Management Responsibilities: Agency: Collier County- Conservation Collier Program Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource based recreation Unique Features: Plant communities consist of high quality cypress wetlands with listed plant species recorded to date. Management Goals: Goal 1: Eliminate or significantly reduce human impacts to indigenous flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 4: Restore and maintain native habitats Goal 5: Monitor public use Goal 6: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness Public Involvement: A public meeting was held in the summer of 2010 and residents and neighbors from surrounding lands were invited to review the Final Management Plan. Staff coordinated with the neighboring Estates Elementary School for a preserve naming contest and will continue to coordinate with them for future educational activities. Conservation Collier Program 3 Packet Page -785- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Table of Contents 6 1.0 Introduction 6 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority 77 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan 7 1.3 Location of the Panther Walk Preserve 8 1.4 Regional Significance of the Panther Walk Preserve 11 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources 13 1.6 Public Involvement 13 2.0 Natural Resources 13 2.1 Physiography 13 2.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology 2.1.2 Soils 14 4 2.1.3 Hydrology/Water Management 15 1 2.2 Climate 6 2.3 Natural Plant Communities 1 17 2.3.1 Cypress Swamp/Cypress Wetland 198 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species 19 2.4.1 Plant Species 2.4.2 Animal Species 9 19 2.5 Listed Species 2021 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species 22 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species 2.6 Invasive,Non-native and Problem Species 22 232 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species 24 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species 3.0 Previous Conditions of the Preserve; Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses 3.1 Previous Conditions of the Preserve 26 3.2 Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses 27 2 3.3 Cultural,Historical and Archeological Resource Protection 298 3.4 Management Activities during Previous Years 4.0 Future Use of the Panther Walk Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives 9 29 4.1 Management Plan Framework 29 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information 30 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts Conservation Collier Program 4 Packet Page -786- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement,Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources 30 4.3 Desired Future Conditions 30 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2010-2020 31 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Panther Walk Preserve 39 4.5.1 Maintenance 39 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources 39 5.0 Literature Cited 42 List of Tables Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Panther Walk Preserve 6 Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Panther Walk Preserve 12 Table 3: Faunal Species Recorded on the Panther Walk Preserve 20 Table 4: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Panther Walk Preserve 21 Table 5: Invasive Plant Species within the Panther Walk Preserve 23 Table 6: Management Activities Since the Acquisition of the Panther Walk Preserve 29 Table 7: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Panther Walk Preserve FLEPPC Category I species 35 Table 8: Estimated,Annual Land Management Budget 40 List of Figures Figure 1: General Location of Panther Walk Preserve ..8 Figure 2: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida Including Lands Owned by Conservation Collier 9 Figure 3: Aerial View of the Panther Walk Preserve Showing Delineation of Parcels 11 Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Panther Walk Preserve 13 Figure 5: Soil Units on the Panther Walk Preserve and Surrounding Area 15 Figure 6: Extent of Plant Communities Currently Found on the Panther Walk Preserve. 18 Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1973 of the Panther Walk Preserve 27 Figure 8: Horsepen Strand Slough and Areas Adjacent to the Panther Walk Preserve 28 Figure 9: Photo Point Locations within the Panther Walk Preserve 31 Figure 10: Panther Walk Preserve Trail Map .35 List of Appendices Appendix 1: Floristic Inventory of the Panther Walk Preserve Appendix 2: Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary; FNAI ranking system explanation Conservation Collier Program 5 Packet Page -787- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 1.0 Introduction The Panther Walk Preserve is a 10.69-acre natural area located within the boundary of Collier County, Florida. The preserve is comprised of six parcels: three 1.14 acre parcels (folios: 38847080006, 38847040004 & 38847200006), two 2.27 acre parcels (folios: 38847240008 & 38845720009), and one 2.73 acre parcel (folio: 28845680000). Native plant communities within the preserve include high quality cypress wetlands, which are part of a larger system called the Horsepen Slough Strand. A site assessment to determine compliance with Conservation Collier's initial screening criteria on the southern 2.28 acres (formerly known as the Oetting properties) was conducted in March 2006 and the parcels were purchased on June 11, 2007. The northern 2.27 acres (formerly known as the Freitas property) were evaluated in October 2007 and the parcel was purchased on July 14, 2008. In 2009, the adjacent Estates Elementary School held a preserve naming contest and the winning name of "Panther Walk Preserve" was chosen by student Jocelyn Rosario and was approved by the County as the official preserve name. In 2013, two parcels that total 5 acres were donated to the program as an off-site mitigation donation and came with a management endowment. These two parcels are not adjacent to the preserve, however, access is off 62nd Ave N.E. and the eastern property boundary is approximately 435 feet to the west of the first set of parcels purchased. In 2014, the 1.14 acre parcel formerly known as the Stebbins Parcel was donated to the program, this parcel is immediately adjacent to the NW of the original Freitas parcels purchased. Collier County holds a fee simple title to all six parcels that make up the Panther Walk Preserve. The Conservation Collier program manages these lands under authority granted by Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 as amended (2007-65; available from www.municode.com). Initial acquisition activities are summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of Panther Walk Preserve Year Benchmark for southern 2.28 acres(formerly known as the Oetting properties) 2005 Southern 2.28 acres nominated 2006 Initial Criteria Screening Report(ICSR)accepted by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee(CCLAAC) 2007 Purchase of the 2.28 acres approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and subsequently purchased June 11,2007 2007 Interim Management Plan(IMP)completed and approved by the BCC Year Benchmark for northern 2.27 acres(formerly known as the Freitas property) 2007 Northern 2.27 acres nominated.ICSR completed and accepted by the CCLAAC 2008 Purchase approved by the BCC and subsequently purchased July 14,2008 2008 IMP revised to include northern 2.27 and was approved by the BCC 2010 Final Management Plan approved by BCC October 12.2010 2013 Benchmark for eastern 5 acres(Tuscany Point Off-Site Mitigation Donation) Two parcels nearby(2.27 and 2.73 acres)offered to the program for off-site mitigation 2013 ICSR completed and approved by CCLAAC March 27,2013 BCC accepted donation September 24.2013 with management endowment of$16,683 2014 Contract closed January 2,2014 2014 Bench Mark for additional 1.14 acres(formerly known as the Stebbins Property Donation) 1.14 acre parcel offered as a donation, CCLAAC approved April 4,2014& 2014 BCC approved donation May 27,2014 and subsequently closed on parcel June 2,2014 Year Benchmark for entire Preserve 2009 Estates Elementary School named preserve"Panther Walk Preserve" 2010 Final Management Plan completed and approved by BCC October 12,2010 Conservation Collier Program 6 Packet Page -788- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 2016 5 year update to Final Management flan completed April 2016.approved by BCC June 2016 Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve, restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals. Final management plans are considered living documents and can be updated at any time. All. management plans must be approved by both the CCLAAC and the Collier County BCC. The original Final Management Plan was approved in 2010. This is the five-year update to the plan. 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority The Conservation Collier program was originally approved by voters in November 2002 and subsequently confirmed in the November 2006 ballot referendum. Both voter-approved referendums enable the program to acquire, preserve, restore, and maintain vital and significant threatened natural lands, forest, upland and wetland communities located in Collier County, Florida for the benefit of present and future generations (Ordinance 2002-63, as amended). Properties must support at least two of the following qualities to qualify for consideration: rare habitat, aquifer recharge, flood control, water quality protection, and listed species habitat. The BCC appointed a Land Acquisition Advisory Committee to consider any selected or nominated properties that an owner has indicated a willingness to sell. The committee recommends property purchases for final approval by the BCC. As of January 25, 2011, however, all acquisition revenues have been committed and acquisition cycles are suspended. The levy was complete in 2013. Lands acquired with Conservation Collier funds are titled to "COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, by and through its Conservation Collier program." The BCC established the Conservation Collier program to implement the program and to manage acquired lands. As such, Conservation Collier holds management authority for the Panther Walk Preserve. 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan The purpose of the plan is to provide management direction for Panther Walk Preserve by identifying the goals and objectives necessary to eliminate or minimize any threats to the resources and integrity of the preserve. This text is a working document that establishes the foundation of the ten-year plan by identifying the appropriate management techniques necessary to restore and preserve the resource. This plan will balance resource restoration and protection with natural resource-based recreational and educational use while looking at restoration needs, listed species protection and maintenance of the site free of invasive, exotic plant and animal species. This plan is divided into sections that incorporate an introduction, descriptions of the natural and cultural resources, projected uses of the property,management issues, and goals and objectives. 1.3 Location of the Panther Walk Preserve Panther Walk Preserve is located at 2845 60th Ave. N.E. in the Northern Golden Gate Estates Unit 42. It is west of Everglades Blvd., and extends between 60th Ave and 62nd Ave NE (Figure 1). An additional 5 acre parcel has been added tothe preserve however, it is not adjacent to the Conservation Collier Program 7 Packet Page -789- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan original parcels. It is located off of 62nd Ave N.E. approximately 435 feet to the east of the main portion of the preserve. The preserve is in northern Collier County, Florida in Section 31, Township 47, and Range 28. Conservation Lands in the Vicinity of the Panther//,✓JWalk Preserve CON ,ATION "*'"� �� { 1y,ul[rt ,F, EhosYsteitiWatershed/ Na' tY A ,,,),\ f; Lee County i z CollierrCoun ,— : rer ' ,,,i -,...,714.r9 ` Red Root c.,:;7.—= pøpseserve IMM OKALEE RD - Eeo a , iy l- Pareherwalk II Preserve ' 'G Lee County Collier County � r Winchester Head I I I Miles r Red Maple F s'romp OIL WELL RD tz w J Z— IN,„.. a... Legend •(*•-- PantherWalk_Stebbins / Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed -Other Conservation Collier Program Lands L ./1 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Figure 1: General Location of Panther Walk Preserve. 1.4 Regional Significance of the Panther Walk Preserve Ecosystem services such as the protection of water resources, flood control, maintenance of nutrient cycles, preservation of biological diversity, carbon sequestration, and the availability of recreational lands are imperative for the well-being of the citizens of Collier County and may be achieved through the preservation of natural areas. As of April 2014, approximately 68% (over 868,040 acres) of all lands in Collier County were protected in conservation areas (Figure 2) and managed by private, local, state and federal agencies (FNAI 2014). While many state and federal conservation lands in Collier County provide public access, they are challenging to access and generally located far from urban centers. Conservation Collier preserves serve as local easily accessed conservation experiences for the public. Collier County's Conservation Collier Program manages the 10-acre Panther Walk Preserve; it contains high quality cypress wetlands and is part of a larger slough system called the Horsepen Slough. Specific information on the plant communities found on the Panther Walk Preserve may be found in section 2.3 Conservation Collier Program 8 Packet Page -790- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan (Natural Plant Communities) of this document. An aerial view of the Panther Walk Preserve is displayed in Figure 3. Conservation Collier Program 9 Packet Page -791- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. 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' -ti ---,-'• _.. 1 I I I 1 I II I N 0 125 25D 500 Feet Legend zata same Pareaa-Coax°wit/Property Appraer V4E C-zateclEi C,..5 tConseliatim COW ea + PantherWalk Preserve G.CES Pinning Sew test Land oeveispraiel Semiseslameavardco Caillsrl AoculedowsParenerWaxP3rarevalC201414Xd&jpg S Cere.12.18.14 CON,..,-h ATION , a, •LLIER Co *,'` '.. _r Commtv lfre .,s,....\, •k \ - , .'''?,:`,!:'.'•,-,.::_ Figure 3: Aerial View of the Panther Walk Preserve Showing Delineation of Parcels Conservation Collier Program 11 Packet Page-793- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources Currently, the largest preserved, natural area in the vicinity of the Panther Walk Preserve is the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, which includes the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. These lands encompass more than 60,000 acres and are located just over 3 miles to the west, northwest and just over 5 miles to the north of the Panther Walk Preserve. These areas are held in both public and private conservation status and include the headwaters for Collier County's drinking water supplies. Other preserves, in order of increasing distance, are provided in Table 2. Figure 4 shows the locations of these nearby preserves. Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Panther Walk Preserve Name Approximate Direction Type Distance(miles) Winchester Head(Boundary) 2.4 SE Conservation Collier Red Root Preserve 2.6 NW Conservation Collier Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem 3.2 W State Watershed Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 3.3 NW Private Red Maple Swamp(Boundary) 5.1 SW Conservation Collier Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem 5.3 N State Watershed Pepper Ranch Preserve 6.2 NE Conservation Collier Caracara Prairie Preserve 6.3 N Conservation Collier Alligator Flag Preserve 10.6 SW Conservation Collier Conservation Collier Program 12 Packet Page-794- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Lands in the Vicinity of the Panther alk Preserve erve COtO1Ral� J Z \ YsEa Starne I f— r to Lee County y t - ,,,,,-.„,,,:o0 1/ Z CollierrCountyt. ;� // / ' °,ii t ,, YS--6'.1.-hrmP., Ira, Red Root/6�/, L:orkscrewRegio'ul 4 Preserve IMMOKALEE RD Ecosystem Watershed I Fr u��s r Go ksorcw Reg 1,, off E Y'tetii W t se+d, 0 i 1 _ , ', Pamhetwalk 1 �v Preserve ' r Lee County -' 'Collier County - le 7 aWm"esterHe8d a 1 2 Miles LH Red Maple Ss✓unP OIL WELL RD w w Z- J -�,,,,-.. Legend ..e •—••---•• IIN PantherWalk_Stebbins P:771 Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed -•m ®Other Conservation Collier Program Lands Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Figure 4: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Panther Walk Preserve 1.6 Public Involvement Neighborhood involvement will be sought through direct mailing notices for public meetings to residents and other preserve managers within 2,000 feet of the preserve boundaries. Official public notices will be posted on the County website. A public meeting was held in September 2010 to give the public the opportunity to comment on this management plan. Staff will continue to develop a relationship with the nearby Estates Elementary school to encourage environmental educational opportunities. 2.0 Natural Resources 2.1 Physiography Panther Walk Preserve lies within the Floridian section of the Coastal Plain. The Coastal Plain extends from New Jersey to Texas and was formed mainly from sedimentary rocks deposited in marine environments (USGS 2004). Conservation Collier Program 13 Packet Page -795- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 2.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology The site is located in the Southwestern Slope region of the South Florida Water Management District. The Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data layer provided by the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center is a remote sensing system used to collect topographic data. This LIDAR layer has identified the Panther Walk Preserve to be at an elevation of 19 — 20 ft NAVD (North America Vertical Datum). The land then slopes south westward toward the Gulf of Mexico. 2.1.2 Soils Mapped soils on this parcel were identified as Riviera Limestone Substratum, Copeland fine sands and Malabar fine Sands. Figure 5 is a digital representation of the County Soil Survey maps published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the Soil Service Geographic (SSURGO) data set. Riviera Limestone Substratum, Copeland fine sands underly approximately 85% of the Panther Walk Preserve. This nearly level, poorly drained hydric soil occupies the northern and central portion of the preserve and is commonly associated with sloughs and cypress swamps. Typical vegetation includes cypress (Taxodium spp.), red maple (Acer rubrum) ferns and other wetland plants. The observed vegetation corresponds with mapped soils. Malabar fine sand underlies approximately 15% of the preserve along the southern border. Malabar fine sand is a nearly level, hydric soil associated with sloughs and poorly defined drainage ways. The typical vegetation for this soil type consists of pine (Pinus elliotii), cypress, cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), and native grasses. The observed vegetation did not correspond with mapped soils as there were no pine trees or wax myrtle present. For both soil types under natural conditions, the seasonal high water table is within a depth of 12 inches for 3-6 months. During other months the depth is below 12 inches and recedes to a depth of more than 40 inches during extended dry periods. During periods of heavy rainfall soils are covered by shallow, slowly moving water for about 7 days (Liudahl et al. 1990). Conservation Collier Program 14 Packet Page -796- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Colilier: Soil Units on the Co er Coranty .. --. Panther Walk Preserve r fy • , _ RIVIERA,LIMESTONE SUBSTRATUM-COPELAND FINE SAND ZIMMENZEMD Fit •„ s ',a r u c rPV IMMOKALEE FINESANDart.t. Yr a sores ave 1 I I I I I 1 CON Anar1 Legend 0 125 250 500 Feet z` 14 LLIER r q A'A Panther Walk Preserve .nmxa ro>.' W _P.xoaro 14.4.3.+o c.xs: S s �S �B.Rirviere,Lmestnn 8udstratunr-CnpefanC Fine Sand sna S - 7.II MO KALE FINE SAND x.a-..www w.�,.goaac 3 LIALABAR FINE SAND Figure 5: Soil Units on the Panther Walk Preserve and Surrounding Area 2.1.3 Hydrology/Water Management The Panther Walk Preserve is located on the periphery of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem watershed, referred to in section 1.5, preserving these lands may provide for a minimal delay in runoff of storm water. The preserve may also provide marginal water storage for large storm events. The preserve is on the eastern fringe of the Horsepen Strand Slough. Historic overland flow patterns in the area used to be from the northeast to southwest. However, the roadways, roadside swales and the SFWMD canals have altered this flow. When the water flows though the preserve it encounters the ditch along the north side of 60th Ave. N.E. The water is then forced to flow to the east or west depending on the elevation of the downstream receiving waters. It may flow south over the roadway when we get an above average rainy season, sheet flow begins and the stage of the surface water exceeds the elevation of 60th Ave NE. A little over two-thirds of a mile to the west is the upper reach of the Golden Gate Main Canal. Flow in the roadside swale may be west to this canal, then south. There is some higher ground between the western edge of the strand and this canal so surface water elevation would have to rise high enough before flow would be pushed in this direction. Conservation Collier Program 15 Packet Page-797- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan About one and one-third miles to the east is the Faka Union Canal. Flows intercepted by the roadside swale could move to the east and into this canal, then south if downstream stages will allow. Also, flow in the roadside swale would have to move west to east through pipes under Everglades Blvd. (Kurtz 2010). The aquifer below ground is highly permeable however, permeability decreases downward from a porous limestone into poorly indurated sandstone cemented by micrite. The aquifer grades from freshwater downward into brackish water due to the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the brackish water in the intermediate aquifer made primarily of Miocene aged sediments. Below that, the Hawthorne formation typically marks the upper boundary of the Floridan aquifer, which is contained within the underlying Oligocene age Suwannee Limestone (Lodge 2005). Groundwater levels have gone down during the recent decades due to drainage on a regional scale and water management for development purposes. This trend may be very difficult to control and will gradually reduce the extent of the preserve that floods during the summer months and ultimately reduce the hydroperiod of the wetlands within the preserve. The Surficial Aquifer is unconfined and is typically associated with the groundwater table. This aquifer is generally limited to smaller uses such as household or small agricultural uses. The Lower Tamiami aquifer is below the Surficial Aquifer and is recognized as being useful for long- term water needs. According to the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) technical publication 95-02 (Fairbank & Hohner 1995), the recharge capacity for the Surficial Aquifer on the Panther Walk Preserve is moderate at 43 to 56 inches annually. The Lower Tamiami Aquifer recharge capacity on the preserve is relatively low at 7 to 14 inches annually. A North Golden Gate Estates (NGGE) Flowway Restoration Project was completed in 2013, which supplemented a 2008 Horsepen Strand Restoration Project Study. The NGGE Flowway Restoration Project spun off a plan and construction/installation of 41 cross drain culverts on about 26 different east-west streets in NGGE centering around Everglades Blvd. for approximately 10 miles in 2013. The NGGE Flowway Restoration Project also modeled a conceptual plan for diverting water from the Main Golden Gate Canal into North Belle Meade. Watershed modeling completed as part of the NGGE Flowway Restoration Project concluded that installing cross drain culverts near the Panther Walk Preserve Area may be detrimental (cause over drainage)to existing wetlands. Collier County intends to begin discussing the NGGE area again in a new Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Program (CWIP - FKA GW.I.P) ad- hoc committee in May or June 2016 (Kurtz 2016). 2.2 Climate The Panther Walk Preserve is located in an area of Florida where humid subtropical and tropical savanna climatic patterns overlap, with temperatures moderated by winds from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Sharply delineated wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures greater than 64° Fahrenheit characterize a tropical savanna climate. Monthly rainfalls may exceed ten inches during the wet season. On the other hand, humid subtropical climates typically show less extreme rainfall fluctuations between wet and dry seasons and average monthly temperatures is less than 64°Fahrenheit in some months. Conservation Collier Program 16 Packet Page -798- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan The average annual temperature for the Collier County is approximately 74° Fahrenheit. The warmest months are usually July and August. The humidity is high during these months but frequent afternoon thunderstorms prevent excessively high temperatures. Two-thirds of the annual rainfall occurs in the wet season from May to October. Thunderstorms are frequent during the wet season, occurring every two out of three days between June and September. Rainfall records for the area indicate that there is not significant variation in the annual rainfall throughout much of the county; however, large variations often occur during a single year. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June through November with peak activity occurring in September and October when ocean temperatures are highest. 2.3 Natural Plant Communities The term "plant community" refers to the suite of floristic species that form the natural (i.e., native) vegetation of any place. In addition to anthropogenic influences, the combination of factors such as geology, topography, hydrology, underlying soils and climate determine the types of plants found in an area. These plants, in turn determine the animal species that may be found there. The Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) created by the Southwest Florida Water Management District in 1995 classifies plant communities and provides digital Geographical Information System (GIS) layers for users to overlay on property boundaries and aerial images to determine the plant communities found there. The FLUCCS designates one plant community on the preserve: Cypress Swamp/Cypress Wetland(Figure 6). Conservation Collier Program 17 Packet Page -799- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collider: Land Cover Designations on the Co er County Panther Walk Preserve yap„ H, 1e n 7 06 0 125 250 500 Feet CON An ON 4inert Legend L cam.sus w k, E *+.„ ' x�sa�.e.xx c�c�m++s..aro a-coe:ar,c.o x«a. r ?,;� Panther Walk P reserve ..... Figure 6: Extent of Plant Communities Currently Found on the Panther Walk Preserve. The following subsection (2.3.1) provides information about the plant community observed on the preserve. 2.3.1 Strand Swamp/Cypress Swamp/Cypress Wetland The vegetation classification scheme of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) and the Florida Department of Natural Resources (1990) designates the plant community found within the preserve as a strand swamp. FNAI classifies strand swamps globally as G2 communities indicating that they are "imperiled globally because of rarity or because of some factor(s)making it very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range". Within Florida, FNAI ranks strand swamps as S2 communities defining them as "imperiled in state because of rarity; because of some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extinction throughout it range". The FLUCCS structure classifies the plant community within the Panther Walk Preserve as a cypress swamp/cypress wetland and does not rank its status globally or within the state. Hereafter, this management plan will refer to the preserve as containing a cypress swamp/cypress wetland. A cypress swamp / cypress wetland (FLUCCS CODE 6210) comprises 100% of the Panther Walk Preserve (Figure 6). Cypress swamps are considered freshwater, forested wetlands and Conservation Collier Program 18 Packet Page -800- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan are sometimes called strand swamps. NTl t, [ 4; ' 40, , They are a shallow, usually elongated I ',I) , ;r;`I4: a "' ', ' ' ir, depression or channel situated in a trough ► , ‘.:.1',`f s . #`�, : '1' within a flat limestone plain, and l+ k A f � . ', `a ‘,,f1-+ dominated primarily by bald cypress , '', ti' 4° ,1 , ,i :ci .. . ; ' (Taxodium distichum). Smaller strand �. 'a + §., a ,:' a . swamps and shallow edges may instead k4"1::::::::' '. �` '�'' ' contain pond cypress (T. ascendens). The k. , variable woody understory contains a f1 ,i., 'i� � k ' mixture of temperate and tropical ,�''\} �'�! *4i, ',,',',\:,;(',,, f � 1 I��M�� P elements, mainly red maple, pond apple ,,j , , ti Vi'i , (Annona glabra), swamp laurel oak x �;,,'t', r� �.� ' --. .� l i (Quercus laurifolia), cabbage palm, ,� ,t"vis • '',i',,, `° I�� --_ strangler fig (Ficus aurea), swamp bay �■&^I�[y7„� ; i ,,' ``A t ti < ?: (Persea palustris), sweetbay (Magnolia Cypress Swamp Community within the Panther Walk Preserve. virginiana), coastalplain willow (Salix Photo credit:C.Segura caroliniana), wax myrtle, myrsine (Rapanea punctata), and common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis). Vines such as eastern poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) and white twinevine (Sarcostemma clausum) are common. The warm, humid climate in strand swamps make them ideal habitats for epiphytic orchids and bromeliads. While the greatest diversity of these epiphytes may be found within the deeper sloughs, several are common throughout the strand swamp. These include a variety of air- plants (Tillandsia spp.), particularly the common wild-pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), which are often abundant(FNAI 2010). 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species The 4.54-acre Panther Walk Preserve contains 100% Cypress Wetlands. This section discusses the flora and fauna found within this plant community. The next section(2.5) discusses all listed species in greater detail. 2.4.1 Plant Species To date, 65 plant species have been recorded on the preserve (Appendix 1). Conservation Collier staff conducted floristic inventories in 2006, 2007,2010 and 2013. . Of these 65 plant species, 62 (96%) are native- of which, two are protected by the State of Florida(one is listed as endangered; one is listed as threatened). 2.4.2 Animal Species Due to the dearth of specific surveys for the occurrence of animal species (in contrast to plants) and the lack of on-site staffing, little is recorded for actual occurrences of animals at the Panther Walk Preserve. Occurrences of fauna at the preserve are based on direct visual and aural observations by staff during site visits or evidence of activity such as spoor, scat, or burrows, and from the site information available in documents such as the site's initial criteria screening report, the property's interim management plan and anecdotal information from persons with Conservation Collier Program 19 Packet Page-801- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan knowledge of the site. Table 3 provides a comprehensive list of animals, both native and non- native,recorded on the Panther Walk Preserve thus far. Table 3: Faunal Species Recorded on the Panther Walk Preserve Common Name Scientific Name Zebra Longwing butterfly Heliconius charitonius Red imported fire ant a Solenopsis invicta apple snail Pomacea paludosa nine-banded armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus Brown anole° Anolis sagrei BIRDS Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Common Ground-Dove Columbina passerina Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor Gray catbird Dumetella carolinensis Turkey vulture Cathartes aura Blue-gray gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea Yellow-rumped warbler Dendroica coronata Downy woodpecker Pico ides pubescens Northern cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Blue jay Cyanocitta cristata Northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii °Non-native species Other wildlife species other than those recorded undoubtedly occur at the Panther Walk Preserve. During migration periods, transient bird species would be expected to utilize this area for short periods of time. The undeveloped character of the adjacent areas and the presence of conservation lands that are being maintained in their natural states may enhance use of the preserve by many mammal,reptile, and amphibian species. 2.5 Listed Species Official lists of rare and endangered species are produced at the federal level by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service and at the State level by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. FNAI produces a list of rare and endangered species, and maintains a database of occurrences of these species in Florida. The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) also ranks native plant species by conservation status in the 10-county area of South Conservation Collier Program 20 Packet Page -802- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Florida. The following subsections (2.5.1 and 2.5.2) discuss the listed, rare and protected plant and animal species found within and close to the Panther Walk Preserve in detail. 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species The Florida State Statute titled "Preservation of native flora of Florida" (Statute 581.185) provides the following definitions: Endangered plants means species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended,Pub. L.No. 93-205 (87 Stat. 884). Threatened plants means species native to the state that are in rapid decline in the number of plants within the state, but which have not so decreased in such number as to cause them to be endangered. There are two (2) plant species at Panther Walk Preserve that are listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), one (1) as endangered and one (1) as threatened (Table 4). A brief description of these species and their status is included in the following paragraphs. Table 4: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Panther Walk Preserve Common Name(s) Scientific Name State Status Stiff-leaved wild-pine,Cardinal airplant Tillandsia fasciculata E Reflexed wild-pine,Northern needleleaf Tillandsia balbisiana T E:Endangered;T:Threatened Both listed plant species found on the Panther Walk Preserve are classified as bromeliads. Bromeliads are members of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae). While some of these species may be found growing terrestrially, most native bromeliads found in Florida are found growing attached to tree trunks and branches and may therefore be referred to as epiphytes (a plant that lives upon other plants; from Greek "epi" = upon "phyte" = plant). The leaves and/or roots of these airplants (depending on the species) absorb the water and nutrients they need from the air and from the rain that falls through the canopy of the tree on which they are found. Since epiphytes use their roots only to anchor themselves to another plant, they are considered non- parasitic. Even though the two listed bromeliad species found on the Panther Walk Preserve are common in the state, they are listed due to illegal collecting and the destruction of the habitats in which they are found. Additionally, infestation by the introduced Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona) has been implicated in the decline of many airplant populations around the state. Currently, there are no control measures in place however, close research and monitoring is taking place. Stiff-leaved Wild Pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), is also known as cardinal airplant and common wild pine. T.fasciculata is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida and has been in 24 counties throughout Florida(Wunderlin& Hansen 2008). This epiphyte was frequently found in South Florida before the introduction of the Mexican bromeliad weevil. Today, it may be found in hammocks, cypress swamps and pinelands. Conservation Collier Program 21 Packet Page -803- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan _, , • .a , , Like most of the other bromeliads in Florida, this species t 1"N‘i , / 1 , * , ' is often referred to as a "tank" bromeliad because the leaf i, , ,,,',:,ii t 4 l i'f i�, _ axils and central stems form a "tank" or reservoir at the ,_ ' base of the plant. These reservoirs capture and hold 1.1.'':, � : , ' i , , ,;/=-` water, dead and decaying plant matter (leaves, seeds "— � w`.' a twigs, etc.), and 'ead and drowning non-aquatic insects; y < r% /1 these trapped items provide nutrients for the plant (Larson .ya , i , ' py ;� et al. 2006). JL. ?ki 111,A k th:1,i . , 0A.,...:4=, t�.,+[ � 'rod It,' .P77,if X441 View of T.fasciculata at the Panther Walk Preserve. e, _�r '� #' � ' t, , ;1,c,„ Photo credit:C.Segura t' `1c i+ i�s Y' „ { „ teriAt Reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana) is an epiphytic, "tank" � . a ,,i,;:,! ' ( r �; bromeliad and is listed as a threatenedplant bythe State of Florida. k .:4 ` '" `",` � ;,,�;,, Wunderlin and Hansen reported this species in 22 counties throughout p ;\,` 'P Florida as of 2008 (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Reflexed wild pine is `3'�� i f6' an occasional species in South Florida and is usuallyfound in scrub, ` 4.,t p _i Nk'eif ' :4,\,,: 147� �[' pinelands, strand swamps, hammocks, mangrove swamps and on shell , ridges/mounds. ,ItM ,. FNAI maintains a database of occurrences of rare, threatened, and Tillandsia balbisiana endangered species in Florida. An element is any exemplary or rare Photo credit:Annisa Karim component of the natural environment, such as a species, natural community, bird rookery, spring, sinkhole, cave, or other ecological feature. An element occurrence is a single, extant habitat that sustains or otherwise contributes to the survival of a population or a distinct, self-sustaining example of a particular element. These element occurrence data are built into biodiversity matrices. Each matrix encompasses one (1) square mile and includes all species and natural communities tracked by FNAI, including all federal listed species. The FNAI report for the matrix in which the Panther Walk Preserve is located identifies five (5) likely elements and seventeen (17) potential elements. None of these "likely" or "potential" elements reported by FNAI have been detected within the preserve to date. Appendix 2 provides the FNAI Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary as well as the Biodiversity Matrix Report. Global and state rankings are provided for each species as well as their federal and state status. 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species No listed wildlife species have been observed onsite or immediately adjacent to the preserve. However, FNAI lists the following animal species as "likely" to occur (rare species likely to occur in the following matrices — 44265 and 44266 - based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity): Florida sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pratensis), wood stork (Mycteria americana), Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) and mangrove fox squirrel (Scurius niger avicennia) (Appendix 2). 2.6 Invasive,Non-native and Problem Species In an ecological context, an invasive species is one that is aggressive in growth and expansion of range and tends to dominate others; its establishment and dominance can cause widespread harm Conservation Collier Program 22 Packet Page -804- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan to an ecological system by altering the species composition, susceptibility to fire and hydrology of an area. Non-indigenous species (i.e., non-native or exotic species) are those that have been introduced purposefully or accidentally to an area outside their normal range. The characteristics of some of these species (high rate of growth/reproduction,no natural predators, easily dispersed, able to out-compete native species) make them invasive. Some indigenous species (a species whose natural range included Florida at the time of European contact circa 1500 AD or a species that has naturally expanded or changed its range to include Florida) may also become invasive. Invasions by native and non-native species often follow an alteration to ecosystem function, disruption of the food web, large-scale fragmentation of an ecosystem and/or disturbance (e.g., clearing, fire, drought, etc) of an area. While some native species may become invasive, the establishment and dominance of non-native species is of particular concern. The exotic plant and animal species documented within the preserve and those that have a potential to occur within the preserve are discussed in the following sections. 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) maintains a list of exotic plants that have been documented to (1) have adverse effects on Florida's biodiversity and plant communities, (2) cause habitat loss due to infestations and (3) impact endangered species via habitat loss and alteration. To date, three (3) non-indigenous plant species have been detected within Panther Walk Preserve (Table 5), accounting for 4% of the plant species recorded there. Of the three exotic species, all are listed by FLEPPC (Two Category I and one Category II). FLEPPC defines Category I plants as those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species, change community structures or ecological functions, or hybridize with natives. Category II plants have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. These definitions do not rely on the economic severity or geographic range of the problem, but rather on the documented ecological damage caused by these plants (FLEPPC 2007). Table 5: Invasive Plant Species within the Panther Walk Preserve Scientific Name Common Name(s) FLEPPC° Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian pepper I Solanum viarum Tropical soda apple I Urena lobata Caesar's weed II aFlorida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC)2007 designations I: Invasive, exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. II: Invasive, exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. On all parcels, the most problematic exotic, invasive plant species were and continue to be Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) and Ceasar's weed (Urena lobata). The control/ removal of invasive, exotic species are discussed in detail in section 4 of this document. Conservation Collier Program 23 Packet Page -805- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species Although Florida does not have an official exotic, invasive animal species list, at least 400 exotic fish and wildlife animal species have been reported in Florida, and approximately 125 species are established. Two non-indigenous, invasive animal species have been documented on the preserve: red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), and brown anole (Anolis sagrei). Based on the natural communities found within the preserve, proximity to residential areas and geographic location, several more species (native and non-native) have the potential to affect the Panther Walk Preserve to varying degrees. Brief descriptions of documented and undocumented but potentially problematic species are provided in the following paragraphs. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): documented within _ pry the Panther Walk Preserve These social insects were introduced into the U.S. from Brazil e into either Mobile, Alabama or Pensacola, Florida between 1933 and 1945 (Collins & Scheffrahn 2005) and have been detected in the Panther Walk Preserve. Red imported fire ants (RIFA) have been documented to cause harm to humans and wildlife as well as economic harm (Stimac & Alves 1994; Collins & Scheffrahn -- 2005; Willcox & Giuliano, 2006). RIFAs have a number of impacts on wildlife; in many areas, they have eliminated native Solenopsis invicta, an invasive, non- ant populations through competition and predation and have pa nheroWalk hPreserve. Photoed Uig isy f eradicated food sources utilized by some wildlife species. the USDA. Ground-nesting wildlife is especially susceptible to RIFAs. Within the Panther Walk Preserve, RIFAs have the potential to affect ground-nesting birds; small mammals; reptiles, native lizard and snake species, and native invertebrates (Willcox& Giuliano 2006). Additionally, members of the public that may come into contact with RIFAs may be harmed if stung. Many people have anaphylactic reactions to the toxins released from RIFA stings. Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei): documented within the Panther 7-4 Walk Preserve Also known as the Cuban anole, the brown anole is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands (Schwartz & Henderson 1991). Like other anoles from the islands, this species is a small, tropical, diurnal, arboreal, territorial, and insectivorous lizard ;) (Campbell 2001). The brown anole was first documented in the . Florida Keys in the late 1800s (Lee 1985) and has since spread throughout Florida, into Georgia and into two other southeastern N6-'14 states (Campbell 1996). It feeds on a wide variety of insects, A , n , reptilenolis documentedsagreian iinvasivethe Panther amphipods, and isopods. Brown anoles also prey on other small Walk Preserve. Photo courtesy of vertebrates including the hatchlings of the native green anole (A. the USGS. carolinensiis; Campbell 2000). Conservation Collier Program 24 Packet Page-806- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Campbell (2000) showed that, in the absence of the exotic brown anoles, native green anoles occupy perches from ground to the canopy of vegetation. However, in the presence of the exotic anole, native anoles move higher in trees, occupying only the trunk and crown of trees. Dietary overlap is high between both species, but the overall affects of the brown anole on the green anole are still undetermined. Feral pig(Sus scrofa): documented within the Panther Walk Preserve Hogs were first brought to Florida in the mid 1500's to provision settlements of early explorers. Their high rate of reproduction and their ability to adapt to Florida's natural areas has led them to populate every county in the state. Today, Florida is second only to Texas in its feral hog population (Giuliano & Tanner 2005a; 2005b). While feral pigs are able to survive in a variety of habitats, they prefer large forested areas interspersed with marshes, hammocks, ponds, and drainages; cover in the form of dense brush; and limited human disturbance (Giuliano & Tanner 2005b). Dense cover is used as bedding areas and provides protection from predators and hunters. Feral pigs are omnivorous, opportunistic feeders consuming grasses, forbs, and woody plant stems, roots, tubers, leaves, seeds, fruits, fungi, and a variety of animals including worms, insects, crustaceans, mollusks, fish, small birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and carrion. Their propensity for digging for foods below the surface of the ground (rooting) destabilizes the soil surface, resulting in erosion and exotic plant establishment. Additionally, this behavior uproots or weakens native vegetation (Giuliano & Tanner 2005a; 2005b). Due to the natural communities that are found within the preserve, this species has the potential to thrive within the boundaries. As these animals are highly visible outside of natural plant communities, adjoining residents of the preserve may be useful in the early detection of this nuisance l •' animal. ry� a t /k Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): undocumented within the Panther Walk Preserve ,,!';'2,1aLtk< Like the Cuban anole, the Cuban tree frog is native to Cuba, the Osteopilus septentrionalis, an Bahamas, and neighboring islands. They have established breeding the psoivteelottoic oacmcuprhabt iathne thPaatnthhaesr populations as far north as Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast, Walk Preserve. Photo courtesy of Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast, and Gainesville in north-central the USGS. Florida. These hylids are the largest tree frog found in Florida and because of their ability to invade natural areas and prey on native invertebrates and small vertebrates (including native tree frogs) they are considered an invasive species. Additionally, the tadpoles of this species inhibit the growth and development of the tadpoles of the native southern toad (Bufo terrestris) and green tree frog (Hyla cinerea). Cuban tree frogs thrive in residential and natural areas such as pine forests, hardwood hammocks, and swamps. In residential settings, they are most commonly found on and around homes and buildings, and in gardens and landscape plants (Johnson 2007). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Panther Walk Preserve and its proximity to residential areas,this species has the potential of occurring in the preserve. Conservation Collier Program 25 Packet Page-807- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Giant Marine Toad or Cane Toad (Bufo marinus): undocumented within the Preserve The cane toad is a tropical species native to the Amazon basin in South America, and its range extends through Central America to extreme southern Texas along the Rio Grande River. They are used as a control agent for insects that damage sugarcane and consequently, are one of the most introduced amphibian species inu ' the world. They have since been deemed an invasive species in Bufo marinus, an invasive, exotic Florida and are currently found in urban areas of south and central aatm h ibianther Walk P�sentlea I to Photo r Florida, and are rapidly expanding northward (Brandt & Mazziotti courtesy of the USGS. 2005). Beetles, bees, ants, winged termites, crickets and bugs are a large part of the diet of the adult marine toad. Additionally, they consume arthropods, mollusks, small vertebrates, plant matter, pet food, carrion, household scraps, marine snails, smaller toads and native frogs, small snakes, and even small mammals. Marine toads are prolific breeders and females can lay tens of thousands of eggs in a single breeding season. They prefer forested areas with semi permanent water nearby (Churchill 2003). Due to the natural communities that are found within the Panther Walk Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring within the preserve. Nearby residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep pet food and water containers indoors or empty at night. Feral domestic cat (Felis catus): undocumented within the Panther Walk Preserve Domestic cats originated from an ancestral wild species, the European and African wildcat (Felis silvestris). Humans facilitated the global distribution of cats due to their highly efficient predatory skills. Egyptians took cats with them on shipping vessels to keep rodent populations down, and they likely introduced domestic cats to Europe. Today, the impact of feral cats on wildlife is difficult to quantify; however, literature (FFWCC 2001; Karim 2007; Masterson 2007) strongly indicates that they are a significant factor in the mortality of small mammals, birds (including migratory birds), reptiles, and amphibians in Florida. Because free-ranging cats often receive food from humans, they may reach abnormally high numbers. An increase in the population of feral cats may lead to increased predation rates on native wildlife. While no cats have yet been observed on the Panther Walk Preserve, there exists a high probability of their future presence on the preserve due to the proximity of Panther Walk to human residential areas. Adjoining residents of the preserve should be encouraged to keep their cats indoors and staff should monitor the preserve for the presence of feral cats. 3.0 Previous Conditions of the Preserve; Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses 3.1 Previous Conditions of the Preserve Aerial photographs taken in 1973 (Figure 7) and researching aerial photos of later years show that development has likely never occurred on the site. Digital images were downloaded from the Florida Department of Transportation's Aerial Photo Look Up System (2010) and geo- referenced in ArcMap 9.3 by Conservation Collier Staff. The aerial image from 1973 shows that the land that the preserve exists on now has virtually remained the same for the last 37 years. Conservation Collier Program 26 Packet Page -808- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier: Historical Aerial Image from 1973 of the Panther Walk Preserve and Adjoining Lands See Itl, Q$ { _ � v it it I Y". M1` 1 t i.` n.._......._. if al Sane.P3rx13-CONtr Multi POW?Aten65t 0 1,0301 2D .Feett0.999911973(9m*elekft099 C 594119:."'4.T 1 K7175317::3;;;A; CI®12Qlly ra RWR/e31eg311611'ptlePtdtlm alter C5 NV;ww , Gnt cerbnapnefenapb'd?Sirea eRles'. , OECD IAPPA'P 19739erli mu0 apo Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1973 of the Panther Walk Preserve 3.2 Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation are the designated uses of this preserve. Management activities allowed include those necessary to preserve,restore, secure and maintain this environmentally sensitive land for the benefit of present and future generations. Public use of the site must be consistent with these management goals and will be discussed in Conservation Collier Program 27 Packet Page -809- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan section 4.4 of this document. Once the preserve trail is created, the public will be able to hike through the preserve. The Panther Walk Preserve is bordered on the north by 62nd Ave. NE and to the south by 60th Ave NE. Estates Elementary School is located to the southeast across 60th Ave. NE. Vacant undeveloped parcels border the preserve on the east and west. The property is in Unit 42 and is zoned Estates single family residential. The previous owner had development permits denied for this property in 2005 by the State of Florida due to presence of"wetlands of high quality and function" which were part of a "unique cypress system". Further to the west are 4 sections of agriculturally zoned lands with a conditional use permit for earth mining(Figure 8). 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PamRMNakviarsapen ana5,aramenn AreasSraL 6.gio -" _ f Approximate Boundaries of GateJan. y27ta ;nLcra„ly Appex{maeBaund.r�ao< 3.3 Cultural, Wn�ea� �d Historical and Archeological Resource Protection The Panther Walk Preserve is not within an area of historical and archaeological probability, and no historical or archaeological sites appear to be present on the property. The County will notify the Division of Historical Resources immediately if evidence is found to suggest any archaeological or historic resources are discovered. If such resources are identified on-site, staff Conservation Collier Program 28 Packet Page -810- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan shall cordon off the area, and a professional survey and assessment shall be instituted. The archaeologist shall prepare a report outlining results of the assessments and issue recommendations to County staff about management of any sites discovered, per provisions of the Land Development Code Section 2.2.25. This report shall be sent to the Division of Historical Resources. The County shall cooperate fully with direction from the Division of Historical Resources on the protection and management of archaeological and historical resources. The management of these resources will comply with the provisions of Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, specifically Sections 267.061 2 (a) and(b). 3.4 Management Activities during Previous Years Since the acquisition of the first portion of the Panther Walk Preserve in July 2007, staff has accomplished a number of management activities aimed at creating baseline data for the preserve and identifying areas of invasive plant infestations (Table 6). Staff conducted floristic inventories and established photo-monitoring points to better aid in the long-term management of the preserve. Table 6: Management Activities Since the Acquisition of the Panther Walk Preserve Accomplishment Year(s) Conducted floristic inventories 2006, 2007,2010 Established photo monitoring points 2010 Exotic Plant Removal and Treatment(annually) 2008-2016 4.0 Future Use of the Panther Walk Preserve including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives This section describes the main management issues, goals, and objectives for the Panther Walk Preserve as well as the overall management framework. Central to the management of the Preserve is the mission of the Conservation Collier Program, and the goals and objectives set forth in this management plan. 4.1 Management Plan Framework Each property purchased by Conservation Collier shall have its own management plan. At the time the southern portion of the Panther Walk Preserve was purchased, the Conservation Collier Ordinance required that an "Interim" Management Plan be developed within 60 days of closing. Interim plans include basic items such as removal of invasive, exotics and trash, establishing site security, developing management partnerships and planning for public access. The interim plan for the two southern parcels was officially approved in 2007 and the interim management plan for the northern parcel was completed in 2008. The ordinance then requires a "Final" ten-year management plan be developed within two years. The final management plan for this preserve was approved by the BCC in 2010. Subsequently, the property management plan must then be reviewed every five years. Final management plans, however, are considered living documents and can be updated at any time. Review of all management plans started in the Lands Evaluation Conservation Collier Program 29 Packet Page -811- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan and Management subcommittee and currently must be approved by both the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee and the Collier County BCC. This is the first 5 year update to the original Final Management Plan. 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information The site manager for Panther Walk Preserve will be a designated Collier County Environmental Specialist who may be contacted through electronic mail: ConservationCollier@Colliergov.net. 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts Future planned use will be consistent with the primary goals of conservation, preservation, restoration and maintenance of the resource. Details of public uses for the Panther Walk Preserve and an assessment of their potential impacts are provided in the following sections. 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration, Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources The Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 constrains the use of this property to "primary objectives of managing and preserving natural resource values and providing appropriate natural resource-based recreational & educational opportunities." Natural resource-based recreation shall mean all forms of uses, which are consistent with the goals of this program, and are compatible with the specific parcel. Such uses may include, but are not limited to hiking, nature photography, bird watching, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hunting and fishing (Ord. No. 02-63, as amended§ 5, 12-3-02). Additionally, no dumping, use of unauthorized vehicles, or removal or destruction of natural or historical/archaeological resources will be permitted within the preserve. The goal is to allow limited, non-destructive public access to native plant communities and animal species. The following are consistent uses for this particular site: hiking, nature photography and bird watching. Inconsistent uses include fishing, hunting and off-road vehicle use (ORV). In addition,there are no existing easements, concessions, or leases on the Panther Walk Preserve. In accordance with the management goals of the preserve, no future easements, concessions, or leases are appropriate in association with this site, other than conservation related easements. 4.3 Desired Future Conditions This section includes a description of the proposed future conditions for the site's natural areas. Management techniques to achieve these conditions are outlined in section 4.4. After managers complete recommended management actions,Panther Walk Preserve will consist of invasive, exotic free cypress wetland. With the exception of a seasonal hiking trail, the site will be vegetated with appropriate native flora that will provide suitable cover for a variety of wildlife species. Increasing the acreage of the preserve will greatly enhance the quality of the preserve. Efforts will continue to expand the size of the preserve to the east and west. Conservation Collier Program 30 Packet Page -812- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2010-2020 A set of goals and objectives for Panther Walk Preserve were developed in conjunction with the drafting of this Management Plan. The goals and objectives in this plan are tailored specifically for Panther Walk Preserve based on the purposes for which the lands were acquired, the condition of the resources present, and the management issues for the property. On-site managers should be familiar with this entire Management Plan. Goals and objectives from the interim management plan for the Panther Walk Preserve were reviewed to determine whether they should be included in this plan. The goals and objectives presented here reflect programmatic goals and ideas of Conservation Collier personnel in charge of managing and protecting the area. These goals shall not be modified, but specific application of management techniques may take into consideration input by user groups and other stakeholders from outside the program, accommodating user needs and desires where practicable and where overarching management goals are not violated. Management issues are discussed below in separate sections. Within each section, approaches for dealing with these issues are described. The ability to implement the specific goals and objectives identified in this plan is dependent upon the availability of staffing and funding sources. The following goals have been identified for Panther Walk Preserve: Goal 1: Eliminate or significantly reduce human impacts to indigenous flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring report Goal 3: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna to restore and maintain natural habitats Goal 4: Restore native vegetation Goal 5: Monitor public use Goal 6: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness GOAL I: ELIMINATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE HUMAN IMPACTS TO INDIGENOUS FLORA AND FAUNA Action Item 1.1 Install signs encouraging people to stay on public access trails situated within the preserve. The entrance sign along 60th Ave NE already requests that visitors stay on designated trails. Another will be installed along 62nd Ave NE if needed. A sign was installed off of 62nd Ave. that states, "Collier County Conservation Land- Protected Wetland-no vehicles allowed. This sign was installed as a reponse to a pathway someone illegally cleared with machinery into the property off the road. This area has since grown back in with native grasses. Conservation Collier Program 31 Packet Page -813- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Action Item 1.2 Identify locations of rare and listed native plant species. Public trails will be constructed to avoid areas where rare and listed species exist. Action Item 1.3 Enforce regulations prohibiting trash in or near the preserve. Staff will monitor the preserve on a regular basis and if excessive dumping occurs, enforcement actions will be sought through the Collier County Sheriff's Department(CCSO). Before the Stebbins parcel was acquired in 2015, several homeless people set up a camp on the property and it extended into the preserve in several areas. They had a great deal of debris onsite including tents, coolers, waste buckets etc. Code Enforcement and the CCSO was called in and relocated the people, then returned and removed all the debris. If this ever occurs again we will proceed in the same way. Action Item 1.4 Identify actual and potential locations of resident animal life and take steps such as locating visitor amenities away from animal nesting sites. Action Item 1.5 Avoid non-target damage to native plants and animals, especially rare species, during invasive, exotic plant treatments. If the use of herbicides is appropriate during the treatment of invasive, exotic plant species, decisions on the types of herbicides utilized will be made on the best information available at the time of exotic removal. Staff has prohibited the use of herbicides containing Imazapyr (e.g., Arsenal) due to reports that these herbicides have potentially caused a great deal of non- target damage throughout the state. Licensed County or State contractors will be monitored closely to ensure the proper herbicide applications are being utilized while treating the site. In addition, close attention will be taken to identify listed species (Table 5) that may be attached to invasive trees being cut down or removed. Individuals of these species will be relocated prior to removal. Special attention will be given to avoid damage to native species in the vicinity of exotic removal activities. Action Item 1.6 Note, research and provide input as to all site development occurring adjacent to Panther Walk Preserve to determine that the proper site development permits have been obtained and that the site development complies with the permits. Activities on adjacent lands may have an impact on the indigenous plant and animal life on the Panther Walk Preserve. As such, all existing local, state, and federal regulations should be strictly followed and enforced during any site development adjacent to the preserve. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to establish erosion control measures and vegetation protection measures (i.e., protective fencing or barriers). If any site developer working in areas adjacent to the preserve does not take the necessary control measures, construction shall be immediately halted until control measures are put into place and mitigation and/or remediation will be the sole responsibility of the developer. Conservation Collier Program 32 Packet Page-814- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Action Item 1.7 Enforce applicableordinances that prohibit hunting and other undesirable public uses that are not appropriate on the Panther Walk Preserve and other Conservation Collier Preserves. Collier County Ordinance 2011-38, as amended, will be utilized to enforce prohibited uses on the preserve. GOAL 2: DEVELOP A BASELINE MONITORING REPORT Action Item 2.1 Establish a long-term biological monitoring program and conduct additional wildlife surveys. Long-term management of the preserve should be based on biological data. Changes following baseline conditions should be assessed as negative or positive, and management strategies changed appropriately. This section discusses information needs and long-term monitoring needs. Conservation Collier staff has conducted a floristic inventory of the Panther Walk Preserve; these findings will comprise the baseline floristic data on which future actions will be based. The site should be inspected by Conservation Collier Staff at least twice a year and thoroughly inventoried at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years)to detect new invasions (by natives or exotics) and extinctions. Areas undergoing extreme restoration should be assessed more frequently. While some wildlife data has been collected, additional baseline data should be collected, especially on invertebrates, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. The site manager may contract this work out or enlist the assistance of local educators to coordinate student research projects. Wildlife surveys, like plant surveys, should take place at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years)to detect long-term trends. Currently, three photo points (1-3) have been established throughout the preserve (Figure 9). These locations have been monitored bi-annually since 2010. Locations of photo points have been recorded with a GPS and all photographs taken at these locations have been taken at a standard height and angle of view. Two additional photo points (5 & 6) will be added in 2016. During photo documentations, one photo is taken in each of the cardinal directions (north, east, south and west) and a 360-degree panoramic photo is taken. These photos will help to monitor exotic removal and native plant recruitment over time. If necessary, more photo points will be established to aid in management decision activities. Photos at each location will continue to be taken every 6-12 months. Conservation Collier Program 33 Packet Page-815- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan c:orC:os�riry Conservation Collier. cA'C^— Panther Walk Preserve Photo Point Locations � s otoe Brio+ Legend WO Footrti1 PantherWalk Preserve Boundary " y es Photo Points vs Ia. Figure 9: Photo Point Locations within the Panther Walk Preserve GOAL 3: REMOVE OR CONTROL POPULATIONS OF INVASIVE, EXOTIC OR PROBLEMATIC FLORA AND FAUNA TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN NATURAL HABITATS Action Item 3.1 Acquire services of licensed and qualified contractor(s) for the removal of invasive,exotic or problematic plant species. The following (Table 7) describes recommended controls (Langeland & Stocker 2001) of the Category I and II invasive, exotic plant species recorded to date on the Panther Walk Preserve. These recommended control methods may be altered by site managers dependent on new information and products available on the control of these species. Conservation Collier Program 34 Packet Page -816- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Table 7: Invasive,Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Panther Walk Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a Common Scientific Name Name(s) Recommended Control(s)b Cut-stump treatment with 50% Garlon 3A, 10% Garlon 4 or a basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4. Foliar application of Brazilian Garlon 4, Garlon 3A, Roundup Pro, Roundup Super Schinus terebinthifolius pepper Concentrate, or Rodeo, according label directions may be used where appropriate.Glyphosate products are less effective when used alone in spring and early summer. Use Rodeo where plants are growing in aquatic sites. Solanum viarum Trop ical soda Foliar application of 1%Garlon 4 or 3%Roundup. Hand pull seedlings,Foliar treatment with 2-5%Glyphosate in Urena lobata Ceasar's weed water can be sprayed on young plants. Its best to treat in the spring or summer prior to seed maturation. °FLEPPC 2007: Category I plants are those that alter native plant communities by displacing native species,change community structures or ecological functions,or hybridize with natives(FLEPPC 2007) Action Item 3.2 Acquire services of licensed or qualified contractor(s) for the removal of invasive,exotic or problematic animal species. To date, two (2) introduced animal species have been documented on the Panther Walk Preserve, the Red imported fire ant„ and the brown anole. The total eradication of these species cannot be achieved. However, staff and/or contractors should take measures to treat RIFA populations close to or on public access trails. Additionally, if feral cat colonies are found near the preserve, the elements that sustain the undesirable population(s) should be identified and efforts made to ask property owners to eliminate them (i.e., refuse bins, dumpsters, and supplementary feeding by humans). If any feral cats remain,they will be trapped and taken to Collier County Domestic Animal Services. GOAL 4: RESTORE NATIVE VEGETATION Action Item 4.1 Maintain a revised GIS map and description of FNAI natural communities and disturbed areas on the property. Maintaining updated maps will help to guide restoration efforts GOAL 5:DEVELOP A PLAN FOR PUBLIC USE Action Item 5.1 Develop access and required facilities for intended public uses Depending on funding, safety issues, site security and the availability of staff, public use of the Panther Walk Preserve is as follows: The seasonal hiking trail measures approximately 1,120 feet (0.2 miles) in length and will be maintained at maximum 3 feet wide. The trail will be maintained with a weed-cutter, no heavy machinery will be used in the preserve. The entrance to the trail is approximately 1,720 feet west Conservation Collier Program 35 Packet Page -817- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan of the intersection of Everglades Blvd. and both 60th Ave. and 62nd Ave. The trail meanders through the center of the preserve in a north/south direction between 60th Ave to 62nd Ave NE. A permanent sign exists at the trailhead along 60th Ave.NE(See photo below). A brown and white Conservation Collier Land Sign exists at the trail entrance along 62nd Ave. NE. 4 Panther Walk Preserve Trailhead Sign along 60 Ave NE. Photo taken by C. Segura The hiking trail is consistently submerged during the rainy, summer months and as such, the Panther Walk Preserve is designated as a "Seasonal-Use" Preserve. The permanent sign states that the trail is seasonal. The cost to install a raised boardwalk at this preserve is prohibitive. Staff will continue to monitor the amount of visitation the preserve receives over the next few years to determine if staff should seek grant money to help fund a raised trail. GOAL 6: FACILITATE USES OF THE SITE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES Action Item 6.1 Develop interpretive signage to educate preserve visitors. If budget allows, site-specific signage may be developed to educate visitors on plant identification. Small plant identification signs would be placed along the trail. These signs will be removed during the months that the preserve is underwater. Action Item 6.2 Coordinate educational Hikes with the Estates Elementary School Staff will coordinate with the Estates Elementary school to see if they would like to utilize the preserve for educational hikes for possible field trips in the dry season. Conservation Collier Program 36 Packet Page -818- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan GOAL 7:PROVIDE PLAN FOR SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Action Item 7.1 Discourage any visitation to the park at night. The main trail head sign at the entrance to the preserve along 60nd Ave. N. E. states that the preserve is open from sunrise to sunset and adjacent landowners will be given an emergency phone number if they detect human activity on the preserve after hours. If problems arise, the Collier County Sheriffs Office will be contacted to patrol the area and site on a routine basis. Action Item 7.2 Enforce regulations prohibiting trash and landscape debris dumping in or near the preserve. Currently, illegal dumping is not occurring on or near the preserve. Monthly property inspections will be conducted to monitor for such activity. Staff will work with the Collier County Sheriff's Office if problems start to arise. Action Item 7.3 Survey trees along the trail and the perimeter of the property for damage Staff will routinely monitor the trees along the hiking trail to determine if diseased, weak, or damaged trees/limbs exist and of so remove them to reduce the risk of visitor injury. Action Item 7.4 Visit preserve within 48 hours after a major storm event to assess damage. Staff will take photos of damage and fill out appropriate Collier County Risk Management Department forms. If damage is extensive, the preserve will be closed until public safety hazards are cleared. Action Item 7.5 Promptly clear storm debris from preserve. If necessary, a Collier County emergency debris removal contractor will be contracted as soon as possible after the storm to schedule clean up. Removal of debris and damaged or downed trees along the trail system may be needed. Downed trees and limbs that do not appear to be a public safety hazard will be cleared at the discretion of the Preserve Manager. As much hurricane debris as possible will be chipped and retained on-site—to be used as mulch for the trail. The preserve will be closed temporarily until the potential hazards are eliminated. Conservation Collier Program 37 Packet Page -819- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Conservation Collier: Captvmo `tY Panther Walk Preserve Trail Map -onsentation Gollier Sign 2 t , ' - r t • t , . _ t Permanant•Sign I r i COK a ATIGN J.egend M 0 250 O Fant a LLIEIt Trails Data Source:Parcels and 2010 aerials- ." Collier CountydBy:C nsovatiappolBerl ,�` PantherWalk Preserve Boundary ser Crested By:Cons ovation Call'ier1CS r;, ' aVCCons ervation Culliei'macs'\Acquied propeties ''„�..,."4°°,"1OJ°;_ e Seasonal HikingTrail-3 feet WardherWa&Preserve4Trail map 2015.mxd&.jpg Jan 2018lr wide (Approx.,0.2 miles) Figure 10: Panther Walk Preserve Trail Map 38 Packet Page -820- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Panther Walk Preserve This section provides management recommendations for operation of the Panther Walk Preserve. It discusses maintenance and budgeting needs, the possibilities for contracting the restoration activities, coordination, and other management issues. 4.5.1 Maintenance The primary maintenance activities for the preserve will include control of dumping and littering within and around the preserve and trail as needed. Particularly important are the security measures to keep intruders out and the signage in good condition. Signs that effectively convey the desired message provide an opportunity for increasing environmental education and awareness. 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources Preliminary budget estimates for Panther Walk Preserve include cost breakdowns associated with resource restoration and management. The funding source identified for the restoration and management activities is the Conservation Collier Program Management Trust Fund. Grants will be sought to supplement existing management funds. The budget in Table 8 represents the actual and unmet budgetary needs for managing the lands and resources of the preserve for the last 5 years and the next 5 years. The table shows the actual cost of activities expended to date and the planned annual cost estimate of each activity. This budget was developed using data from Conservation Collier and other cooperating entities, and is based on actual costs for land management activities, equipment purchase and maintenance, and for development of fixed capital facilities. The budget considers available funding and is consistent with the direction necessary to achieve the goals and objectives for Panther Walk Preserve. Conservation Collier Program 39 Packet Page -821- i 5/24/2016 16.D.7. © N — c 0 o O O c 0 0 0 `4 N a 0 ti N O N O v? 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Conservation Collier Program 44 Packet Page-826- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Appendix 1. Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Panther Walk Preserve. Panther Walk Preserve: Preliminary Plant List Scientific Name Common Name(s) Stateb FLEPPC Acer rubrum red maple Alternanthera philoxeroides alligator weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia common ragweed Ampelopsis arborea peppervine Aster carolinianus climbing aster Baccahris hamilifolia saltbush Bacopa sp. waterhyssop Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern,toothed midsorus fern Boehmeria cylindrica false nettle Cardamine pensylvanica bitter cress Cephalanthus occidentalis common buttonbush Circium spp. thistle Cladium jamaicense sawgrass,Jamaica swamp sawgrass Coreopsis spp. tickseed,coreopisis Cyperus ssp flat sedge Dichromena colorata white-top sedge Dichromena latifolia giant white-top sedge Diodia virginiana Virginia buttonweed Dryopteris ludoviciana southern wood fern;southern shield fern Erigeron sp. fleabane Eriocaulon decangulare hatpins Eryngium yuccifolium button rattlesnakemaster;button eryngo Eupatorium cappillifolium dog fennel Eustachys petraea stiffleaf finger grass Ficus aurea strangler fig Hydrocotyle spp. water pennywort Hypericum sp. St.John's-wort Hyptis alata clustered bushmint;musky mint Ilex cassine dahoon holly,dahoon Ipomea indica morning glory Ilex glabra inkberry;gallberry Lachnanthes caroliniana Carolina redroot Mikania scandens climbing hempvine Myrica cerifera wax myrtle,southern bayberry Myrsine floridana myrsine Pannicum hemitomon maidencane Pinus elliottii slash pine Pluchea baccharis rosy camphorweed Phlebodium aureum golden polypody fern Physalis walteri ground cherry Proserpinaca spp. mermaid-weed Quercus laurifolia laurel oak;diamond oak (Continued on next page) Conservation Collier Program 45 Packet Page -827- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Appendix 1 (continued). Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Panther Walk Preserve. Quercus elliottii running oak Rapanea punctata myrsine,colicwood Rhexia mariana pale meadow beauty Rhynchospora sp. beakrush Sabal palmetto cabbage palm;sabal palm Salix caroliniana coastal plain willow Sarcostemma clausum white twinevine Schinus terebinthifolius° Brazilian pepper I Serenao repens palmetto Smilax auriculata earleaf greenbrier Solanum viaruma tropical soda apple I Taxodium distichum Cypress Thalia geniculata alligator flag Tillandsia balbisiana reflexed wild-pine,northern needleleaf T Tillandsia fasciculate stiff-leaved wild-pine,cardinal airplant E Tillandsia recurvata ball moss Tillandsia setacea southern needleleaf Tillandsia usneoides Spanish-moss Toxicodendron radicans eastern poison-ivy _ Urena lobata° caesarweed II Usnea sp. beard lichen Woodwardia virginica chainfern Vitis rotundifolia muscadine,muscadine grape °Non-native species that may or may not have FLEPPC designations list revised February c,ry 2009 bState listed species: T=Threatened;E=Endangered `Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC)2009 designations I:Invasive, exotics that are altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives. II: Invasive, exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species. Conservation Collier Program 46 Packet Page-828- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Appendix 2. Florida Natural Areas Inventory Report for the Panther Walk Preserve i? Florida Natural Areas Inventory Biodiversity Matrix Query Results UNOFFICIAL REPORT 0-0,,,'''.;C,' ''°`., Created 2/12/2009 FL RIDA (Contact FNAI Data Services Coordinator 1i7. jinil "rM$ for an official Standard Data Report) INVENTORY NOTE:The Biodiversity Matrix includes only rare species and natural communities tracked by FNAL 1.-- • i �._. Descriptions ,,. -i- ...— , ' DOCUMENTED-There is a documented occurrence in the FNAI database of the species or community within -� --'= % - ----- - -- •'-- this Matrix Unit. I -- - - •- - DOCUMENTED-HISTORIC-There is a documented occurrence in the FNAI database of the species or ,,,,,2,,-,- a zec� a ' z oec community within this Matrix Unit;however the occurrence has not been observed/reported within the last I _ - - ---._ twenty years. I -freaaaPwQaty .. LIKELY-The species or community is known to occur in this vicinity,and is considered likely within this Matrix I adia�erty -.-- ,- - Unit because: c,, . 1.documented occurrence overlaps this and adjacent Matrix Units,but the documentation isn't precise 1. q - — = enough to indicate which of those Units the species or community is actually located in;or 21- 7,-.y..,. @• »t7Y, 45n, _+ ._, .. - ,I 2.there is a documented occurrence in the vicinity and there is suitable habitat for that species or community within this Matrix Unit. ' POTENTIAL-This Matrix Unit lies within the known or predicted range of the species or community based on -. , expert knowledge and environmental variables such as climate,soils,topography,and landcover. 4 I -[ Matrix Unit ID: 44265 0 Documented Elements Found 0 Documented-Historic Elements Found 5 Likely Elements Found Scientific and Common Names Global = State Federal State Rank Rank Status Listing Grus canadensis pratensis G5T2T3 S2S3 N LT Florida Sandhi!! Crane Mesic flatwoods G4 S4 N N Mvcteria americana G4 S2 LE LE Wood Stork Puma concolor corvi G5T1 Si LE LE Florida Panther Sciurus niger avicennia G5T2 S2 N LT Mangrove Fox Squirrel (Continued on next page) Conservation Collier Program 47 Packet Page -829- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Matrix Unit ID: 44266 0 Documented Elements Found 0 Documented-Historic Elements Found 4 Likely Elements Found Scientific and Common Names Global State Federal State Rank Rank Status Listing Grus canadensis pratensis G5T2T3 S2S3 N LT Florida Sandhill Crane Mesic flatwoods G4 S4 N N Mvcteria americana G4 S2 LE LE Wood Stork Puma concolor corvi G5T1 S1 LE LE Florida Panther Matrix Unit IDs: 44265,44266 17 Potential Elements Common to Any of the 2 Matrix Units Scientific and Common Names Global State Federal State Rank Rank Status Listing Andropogon arctatus G3 S3 N LT Pine-woods Bluestem Athene cunicularia floridana G4T3 S3 N LS Florida Burrowing Owl Calopoaon multiflorus G2G3 S2S3 N LE Many-flowered Grass-pink Drvmarchon couperi G3 S3 LT LT Eastern Indigo Snake Elytraria caroliniensis var. angustifolia G4T2 S2 N N Narrow-leaved Carolina Scalystem Gopherus polvphemus G3 S3 N LT Gopher Tortoise Gymnopogon chapmanianus G3 S3 N N Chapman's Skeletongrass Lechea cernua G3 S3 N LT Nodding Pinweed Linum carteri var. smallii G2T2 S2 N LE Small's Flax Mustafa frenata peninsulae G5T3 S3 N N Florida Long-tailed Weasel Nemastvlis floridana G2 S2 N LE Celestial Lily Nolina atopocarpa G3 S3 N LT Florida Beargrass Picoides borealis G3 S2 LE LS Red-cockaded Woodpecker Pteroglossaspis ecristata G2G3 S2 N LT Giant Orchid Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus G4G5T3Q S2 LE LE Snail Kite Sciurus niqer avicennia G5T2 S2 N LT Mangrove Fox Squirrel Ursus americanus floridanus G5T2 S2 N LT* Florida Black Bear (Continued on next page) Conservation Collier Program 48 Packet Page -830- 5/24/2016 16.D.7. Panther Walk Preserve Land Management Plan Disclaimer The data maintained by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory represent the single most comprehensive source of information available on the locations of rare species and other significant ecological resources statewide. However, the data are not always based on comprehensive or site-specific field surveys.Therefore,this information should not be regarded as a final statement on the biological resources of the site being considered, nor should it be substituted for on-site surveys. FNAI shall not be held liable for the accuracy and completeness of these data,or opinions or conclusions drawn from these data. FNAI is not inviting reliance on these data. Inventory data are designed for the purposes of conservation planning and scientific research and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Unofficial Report These results are considered unofficial. FNAI offers a Standard Data Request option for those needing certifiable data. Conservation Collier Program 49 Packet Page -831-