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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the five-year update of the Final Management Plan for the
Conservation Collier Red Root Preserve.
OBJECTIVE: To update the Red Root Preserve Final Management Plan, pursuant to ordinance
direction(2002-63, as amended, Section 14.3).
CONSIDERATIONS: The Red Root Preserve is located approximately 15 miles east of Interstate 75 on
the north side of Immokalee Road. It has been in County ownership since August 25, 2006. A final Ten-
year Management Plan was developed and approved by the Board on July 28, 2009, Agenda Item 16E8.
The approved plan has been operational for the Red Root Preserve since that time.
The Conservation Collier Ordinance No. 2002-63, as amended, in section 14.3, directs that "ten-year
plans shall be updated at least every five years." The attached plan has been updated pursuant to that
direction.
Updates reflect the change in preserve name, department change from Facilities to Parks and Recreation,
includes updated maps, updated property status information, additions to plant or animal lists, status of
exotic plant infestations, added amenities, provide for streamlining of text, and revision of the
management budget to reflect the Board-approved Conservation Collier Financial Plan approved at the
April 8, 2014 meeting(Agenda Item 11.B.).
The Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee reviewed the updated plan and
unanimously recommended approval at its public meeting held on July 13, 2015 (Agenda Item IV.A.1).
Tracked changes have been made so that Board members can quickly see the proposed changes. This
caused formatting challenges that will be resolved in the final document.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no new fiscal impact associated with approving this management plan
update. Management costs are consistent with the Conservation Collier Financial Plan approved at the
April 8, 2014 Board meeting(Agenda Item 11.B.).
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
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the attached proposed
five-year update to the Final Management Plan for Conservation Collier's Red Root Preserve and directs
staff to implement the updated plan.
Prepared by: Christal Segura,Environmental Specialist,Parks and Recreation Division
Attachment: Five-year updated Final Management Plan for Red Root Preserve
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.2.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the five-year update of the Final
Management Plan for the Conservation Collier Red Root Preserve.
Meeting Date: 9/22/2015
Prepared By
Name: BetancurNatali
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Department
8/17/2015 8:18:18 AM
Submitted by
Title: Environmental Specialist, Principal,Public Services Department
Name: SuleckiAlexandra
8/17/2015 8:18:19 AM
Approved By
Name: McPhersonJeanine
Title: Assistant Division Director-P &Rec. Public Services Department
Date: 8/17/2015 11:26:40 AM
Name: Washburnllonka
Title: Manager-Park Operations. Public Services Department
Date: 8/17/2015 11:53:19 AM
Name: TownsendAmanda
Title: Division Director-Operations Support, Public Services Department
Date: 9/2/201.5 11:10:01 AM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 9/2/2015 4:24:12 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
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Title: Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department
Date: 9/5/2015 11:10:17 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 9/9/2015 2:59:33 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 9/14/2015 9:29:18 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 9/14/2015 1:10:08 PM
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Collier County, Florida
July 2009 — July 2019 (10-yr plan)
Revised 5 year update June 2Oi5 ?etoiae 2011 (name e €tnge
Prepared by:
Conservation Collier Fir~obram Staff
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Land Management Plan Executive Summary
Lead Agency: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Conservation Collier
Program
I Property included in this Plan: "Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve" 9.26-acres.
Preserve consists of two adjoining parcels of 4.63-acres each in Section 23, Township 47
South, and Range 27 East of Collier County, Florida.
PROPERTY TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: 00095520003&00095480004
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
WEST %OF THE SOUTHEAST'.OF THE SOUTHWEST%OF THE
SOUTHEAST'h,AND THE EAST'1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST%OF
SOUTHWEST'/.OF SOUTHEAST%,LESS THE NORTH 30 FEET AND
LESS THE SOUTH 50 FEET THEREOF FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
PURPOSES,OF SECTION 23,TOWNSHIP 47 SOUTH RANGE 27
EAST,OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA.
Management Responsibilities:
Agency: Collier County - Conservation Collier Program
Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource based recreation
Unique Features: Plant communities include pine flatwoods and freshwater marsh with
shrub, brush & vines; two 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: Maintain Create a Prescribed Fire Protzratn Plan
Goal 5: Restore and maintain native habitats
Goal 6: Maintain preserve and monitor Develop a pia: for public use
Goal 7: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes
Goal 8: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness
Public Involvement: A p4 ublic meeting was held in the spring of 2009 with residents and
neighbors from surrounding lands to review Final Management Plan. Staff also
coordinate management activities with the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood Association and
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sancturarv.
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Table of Contents
Land Management Plan Executive Summary 2
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 5
List of Appendices 5
1.0 Introduction 6
1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority 76
1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan 7
1.3 Location of the • : • : • ' •Red Root Preserve Preserve 7
1.4 Regional Significance of the • : • ' • • 'Red Root Preserve Preserve 87
1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources 9
1.6 Public Involvement 10
2.0 Natural Resources 11441
2.1 Physiography 114-0
2.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology 1 110
2.1.2 Geology 114-0
2.1.3 Soils I21 1
2.1.4 Hydrology/Water Management 1312
2.2 Climate 14
2.3 Natural Plant Communities 14
2.3.1 Uplands: Pine Flatwoods 1615
2.3.2 Wetlands: Freshwater Marsh with Shrub, Brush &Vines 17
2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species 1817
2.4.1 Plant Species l 84-7
2.4.2 Animal Species 1817
2.5 Listed Species 194-8
2.5.1 Listed Plant Species 1918
2.5.2 Listed Animal Species 2120
2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species 2120
2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species 2120
2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species 22? -
3.0 Previous Conditions of the Preserve; Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent
Land Uses 262
3.1 Previous Conditions of the Preserve 26
3.2 Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses 272€4
3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection 28?
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3.4 Management Activities during Previous Years 29
4.0 Future Use of the • • •Red Root Preserve including
Management Issues, Goals and Objectives 292$
4.1 Management Plan Framework 29
4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information 3024
4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts 20
4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Enhancement, Restoration,
Conservation and Maintenance of the Resources 30
4.3 Desired Future Conditions 3120
4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2009-2019 3130
4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the - •Red Root Preserve4240
4.5.1 Maintenance 4240
4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources 4244
4.5.3 Potential for Contracting Restoration and Management Activities by Private Vendors
4644
5.0 Literature Cited 4744
List of Tables
Table 1: Acquisition History and Status of the Limpkin Marsh PrescrveRed Root Preserve 6
Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve 109-
Table 3: Summary of Natural Communities on the '=Red Root Preserve
1644
Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve 1 817
Table 5: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve 1918
Table 6: Invasive Plant Species within the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve Preserve
222-1-
Table 7: Management Activities since the Acquisition of the Limpkin Marsh Preery eRed Root
Preserve 292€f
Table 8: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root
Preserve FLEPPC Category I
species +
Table 9: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget
Table 10: Potential Contracting for Restoration and Management Activities 46
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List of Figures
Figure 1: General Location of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve . 82
Figure 2: Conserved Lands in Collier County, Florida Including Lands Owned by Conservation
Collier 94
Figure 3: Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Limpkin Marsh Preservethe Red Root
Preserve 109
Figure 4: Aerial View of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve Preserve Showing
Delineation of Parcels 12
Figure 5: Soil Units on the Limpkin Marsh PrescrvcRed Root Preserve 1312
Figure 6: Extent of Plant Communities Currently Found on the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed
Root Preserve. 1511
Figure 7: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1973 of the Limpkin Marsh PrescrveRed Root
Preserve 2625
Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photograph from 1993 of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root
Preserve 2 726
Figure 9: Areas Adjacent to the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve 2827
Figure 10: Southern boundary of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve showing the
location of the ditch and Immokalee Road 32;-1-
Figure 11: Photo Point Locations within the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
Preserve ;53
Figure 12: Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve Conceptual Master Plan 4139
List of Appendices
Appendix 1: Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
Appendix 2: Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) Managed Area Tracking Record and
Element Occurrence Summary; FNAI ranking system explanation
Appendix 3: Example Prescribed Burn Plan Template for the Limpkin Marsh Preserve
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1.0 Introduction
The Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve is a 9.26-acre natural area comprised of two
parcels (4.63-acres each; Folio numbers: 00095520003 and 00095480004) within the boundary
of Collier County, Florida. Native plant communities within the preserve include pine flatwoods
and freshwater marsh with shrubs, brushes and vines. The preserve was originally referred to as
the Brochu Property until the Board of County Commissioners approved the new name of
Limpkin Marsh Preserve in August 2009. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary then reported to staff
that several visitors had complained that they would visit the preserve and would not see actual
Limpkins so they requested we change the name. As of September 2011, the final name for the
preserve was changed to the Red Root Preserve.
A site assessment to determine compliance with Conservation Collier's initial screening criteria
was conducted in September 2005 and the Conservation Collier Program purchased the property
on August 25, 2006. Collier County's Public Utilities Engineering Department paid $20,000 of
the total price ($460,000) of the preserve to secure a 100-foot by 150-foot utility easement over
the northwest corner of the western parcel (Folio number 00095520003). Collier County holds a
fee simple title to the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
Year Benchmark
2005 Property nominated to the Conservation Collier Program
2005 Initial Criteria Screening Report accepted by the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory
Committee(CCLAAC)
2006 Purchase approved by the Board of County Commissioners(BCC)and parcels purchased.
2006 Interim Management Plan completed
2007 Interim Management Plan approved by BCC
2009 Final Management Plan completed
2009 Preserve named Limpkin Marsh Preserve by the BCC
2010 Conducted Prescribed Bum
2011 Preserve Renamed the Red Root Preserve
2011 Installed Entrance Sign
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.
This is the Final Management Plan for the Limpl:in Marsh Preserve. This 10 year management
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a? r>val. When approved. this plan y,111 replace the Interim Management Plan.
Final management plans are considered livinn documents and can be updated at any time. All
management plans must be approved by both the CCLAAC and the Collier County BCC. The
oricinal Final Management Plan was approved in 2009. This is the five-year update to the plan.
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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.
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 Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve.
1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan
The purpose of the plan is to provide management direction for the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed
Root 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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
n�hl.in Marc h Pre:;en The Red Root Preserve is located approximately 15 miles east of
Interstate 75 (I-75) on the north side of Immokalee Road (Figure 1). The preserve is in northern
Collier County, Florida in Section 23, Township 47 South, and Range 27 East.
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1.4 Regional Significance of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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 2008, approximately 66% (over
871.000 acres) of all lands in Collier County were protected in conservation areas (Figure 2) and
managed by private, local, state and federal agencies (FNAI 2008). Collier County's
Conservation Collier Program manages the 9.26-acre Limpkin Marsh Preset IeRed Root
Preserve; it contains pine flatwoods and freshwater marsh with shrubs, brushes and vines.
Specific information on the plant communities found on the Limpkin ti ar:l: PreserveRed Root
Preserve may be found in section 2.3 (Natural Plant Communities) of this document.
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1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources
Currently, the closest preserved, natural area to the Limpkin Marsh Pre:;e -eRed Root Preserve is
the Na ona;—Audubon's ocic- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is part of the
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, which is more than 42,000 acres in size and
surrounds the Li= Akin Marsh Presen eRed Root Preserve just over one mile to the north, west,
and southwest. These areas are held in both public and private conservation status, which include
the headwaters for Collier County's drinking water supplies. Other preserves, in order of
increasing distance, are provided in Table 2. Figure 3 shows the locations of these nearby
preserves.
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Table 2: Public Lands Located near the ' • . '' '4 • - --Red Root
Preserve
Name Approximate Direction Type
Distance(miles)
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 1.10 NW&W Private
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed 1.30 NE State
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed 1.50 SW State
Panther WalkOettin^ Freita; 2.45 SE Conservation Collier
Preserveopertics
Red Maple Swamp PreserveUnit 53 4.60 SW Conservation Collier
(Boundary)
Winchester Head(Boundary) 4.90 SE Conservation Collier
Caracara Prairie Starnes Preserve 4.95 N/NE Conservation Collier
Pepper Ranch Preserve 5.13 NW Conservation Collier
Allicator Flag4,4i-}a+e Preserve 9.75 SW Conservation Collier
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1.6 Public Involvement
A public meetin \ ei<_7'-bosh oci was held in 2000 to review the first version of the Final
Mana<cement Plan. Notice wasin\'Q \omen' will be sentoubt through direct malhn: not"t ;C•.
nuiblic rme ings to residents and other preserve managers within 2.000 feet of the preserve
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boundaries. Official Future public notices will be posted on the County website. Staff will seek
to coordinate management actions, such as exotic removal, trail creation and prescribed burning
with owners of adjoining lands including the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood Association,
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary staff and possibly Boy and Girl Scout Troops.
2.0 Natural Resources
2.1 Physiography
Limpkin Marsh PreserveThe Red .Root 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).
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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root
Preserve to be at an elevation of 19 — 20 ft NAVD (North America Vertical Datum). The land
then slopes westward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
2.1.2 Geology
The geology of northern Collier County, where the Limphin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve is
located, is characterized by complex sequences of interbeded sands, clays, and limestone.
Closest to the surface is the Holocene aged Pamlico Sand Formation, approximately ten feet
thick and composed primarily of unconsolidated quartz sand and some silt. The Pamlico Sand
unconformably overlies the Pleistocene aged Fort Thompson and Caloosahatchee Formations,
which vary from a few feet to more than twenty feet in thickness and are characterized by shelly
and sandy limestone with vugs and solution cavities (Miller 1986).
Below the Fort Thompson and Caloosahatchee Formations are the Ochopee and Buckingham
Members of the Pliocene aged Tamiami Formation, which are at least 200 feet thick in the
surrounding areas (Oaks & Dunbar 1974). The Ochopee Limestone unconformably overlies the
Buckingham Limestone and/or the equivalent Cape Coral Clay. This unconformity marks the
bottom of the surficial aquifer separating it from the brackish underlying aquifer below. Then
the Hawthorn Formation, rich in phosphate and other heavy minerals (Scott 1988), overlies the
Oligocene age Suwannee Limestone and Eocene age Ocala Limestone that form the Floridan
Aquifer System in Southwestern Florida. The Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve is
located within the Southwestern Slope. Geologically, this is the dominant feature of Collier
County (Campbell 1990). Figure 4 provides a current aerial view of the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve including the delineation of the two parcels that make up the
preserve.
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of Easement a - - .
2.1.3 Soils
Mapped soils on this parcel were identified as Immokalee fine sand & Holopaw and Okeelanta
soils, depressional (Figure 5).
Immokalee fine sand underlies approximately 78% of the Limpkin Marsh PresenveRed Root
Preserve. This non-hydric soil occupies the western portion of the preserve and a small portion
in the northeast corner. Immokalee fine sand is a nearly level and poorly drained soil found in
pine flatwoods. During extended dry periods, the water table may recede to a depth of 40+
inches, but under natural conditions, the seasonal high water table is between a depth of 6-18
inches for 1 to 6 months. Natural vegetation consists of South Florida slash pine (Pines elliottii),
saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), wax myrtle (Mvrica cerifera) and chalky bluestem (Andropogon
virginicus var. glaucus; Liudahl et al. 1990).
Underlying approximately 22% of the Limpkin Marsh P:e:e t eRed Root Preser: e, Holopaw and
Okeelanta soils are level and very poorly drained resulting in depressions and marshes. During
extended dry periods, the water table may recede to a depth of 12 to 40 inches, but under natural
conditions, these soils are ponded for six or more months a year. Flora typically associated with
these soils include: maidencane (Panicum hemitomon), rushes (Juncus spp.), sawgrass (Cladium
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jamaicense), pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata), fireflag (Thalia geniculata) and a few cypress
trees.(Taxodium spp.; Liudahl et al. 1990).
Figure 5: Soil Units on the Limphin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
2.1.4 Hydrology/Water Management
Surface water flow from these properties generally flows south into the ditch along the north side
of Immokalee Road. It then usually flows west and around the Immokalee Road curve until it
joins sheet flow to the southwest into the Corkscrew Canal, then ultimately discharges into
Naples Bay.
These properties are on the edge of the Big Corkscrew Island, so preserving them provides for a
delay in runoff of storm water. It also provides marginal area storage for when large storm
events come, which we need in areas that are normally dry.
Near the surface, the aquifer is highly permeable and the groundwater flows toward the west.
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
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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 reduce the period of time the preserve wetlands are flooded during the year.
The Surficial Aquifer is an aquifer close to the surface and unconfined, 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 this 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 Surficial
Aquifer recharge capacity on the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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.
2.2 Climate
The Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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.
The average annual temperature for the coastal portion of Collier County is approximately 75°
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 GI&
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layers for users to overlay on property boundaries and aerial images to better determine the plant
communities found there. The FLUCCS designates two plant communities on the preserve: Pine
Flatwoods (FLUCCS CODE 411) and Mixed Wetland Hardwoods, Mixed Shrubs (FLUCCS
CODE 6172). Site visits by Conservation Collier staff revealed that the latter designation was
inaccurate; a more accurate description would be Freshwater Marsh with Shrub, Brush & Vines
(FLUCCS CODE 6417). Staff created a new digital layer showing the location and extent of the
native plant communities currently found on the preserve (Figure 6).
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The vegetation classification scheme of the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) and the
Florida Department of Natural Resources (FDNR) (1990) are presented in table 3. This table is
based on the plant communities observed on the T impl in Marsl. P, rveRed Root preser-n e.
The following subsections (2.3.1, 2.3.2. 2.3.3 and 2.3.4) provide information about the plant
communities observed on the preserve.
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1 I Table 3: Summary of Natural Communities on the •• : •• '' •Red Root Preserve
FNAI Natural Community Type Global Rank State Rank Comments
Mesic Flatwoods G4 S4 Also called Pine Flatwoods
Basin Marsh G4 S4 Also called Freshwater Marsh
G4:Apparently secure globally(may be rare in parts of range); S4:Apparently secure in Florida(may be rare in parts of range).
2.3.1 Uplands:Pine Flatwoods
A pine flatwood community (FLUCCS CODE 411) dominates approximately 78% of the
I Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve (Figure 6). Pine flatwoods are one of the most wide-
ranging terrestrial plant communities in Florida and consequently one of the most influenced by
anthropogenic activities (Abrahamson &Hartnett 1990). Fire strongly influences the community
structure and composition of these communities.
The term pine flatwoods is a general categorization of areas that are dominated by various
species of pine trees. Pine flatwoods may be found in mesic flatlands where the landscape is
made up of flat, moderately well drained sandy substrates with a mixture of organic material,
often with an underlying hardpan layer. An open canopy forest of widely spaced pine trees with
little or no understory but a dense ground cover of herbs and shrubs characterize natural, mesic
flatwoods that have been burned regularly (FNAI & FDNR 1990). The USDA Soil
Conservation Service classification system refers to these areas as South Florida flatwoods.
South Florida flatwoods are typically savannas, a type of plant community intermediate between
forest and grassland.
The structure and composition of the mesic pine flatwood community is dependent on periodic
fires. Fire probably occurred every 1 to 8 years during pre-Columbian times. A majority of the
flora and fauna found within this community are adapted to periodic fires; several species depend
,-... on fire for their continued existence.
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barrens. Immokalee fine sand
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r underlies this part of the preserve.
Common mesic pine flatwood species such as saw palmetto, wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera),
cabbage palm and gallbeny (Ilex glabra) are found in this portion of the preserve.
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Mesic flatwoods provide essential forested habitat for a variety of wildlife species including
Neotropical migratory birds, wide-ranging large carnivores, mid-sized carnivores, ground-
nesting vertebrates, tree-cavity dependent species, tree-nesting species and non-aquatic plant life.
"At the current rate of habitat conversion, the mesic pine flatwoods, once the most abundant
upland habitat in South Florida, is in danger of becoming one of the rarest habitats in South
Florida" (USFWS 1999).
2.3.2 Wetlands:Freshwater Marsh with Shrub, Brush & Vines
A freshwater marsh with shrubs, brushes and vines (FLUCCS CODE 6417) comprises
I approximately 22% of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve and is located primarily in
the eastern center portion of the preserve (Figure 6).
Freshwater marshes are often scattered among upland, pine flatwoods communities and may
therefore be referred to as flatwoods marshes. Sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense), swamp lily
(Crinum americanum), giant leather fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium), and native wetland grasses
dominate the freshwater marshes; Holopaw and Okeelanta soils comprise the majority of
substrate of the freshwater marsh on the preserve.
Freshwater marshes are wetlands usually dominated by herbaceous flora. In Florida, these
marshes are influenced by their subtropical location, fluctuating water levels, frequency and
intensity of fire, organic matter accumulation and hard water (Kushlan 1990). These factors,
combined with the dominant species found within a marsh, dictate the category within which the
marsh is placed. Six major categories of freshwater marshes are recognized in Florida. The
marsh in the Limpl:in Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve is within � �� . ` .
the "wet prairie" category. These - 464., `
marshes usually have a short
(flooded less than 6 months)
hydroperiod, a high (more than once
every ten years) frequency of fire and
low (few centimeters to non-existent)
accumulation of organic material
(Kushlan 1990).
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contains and is fringed by invasive,
trees — primarily Melaleuca
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Photo taken by Annisa Karim.
are discussed in section 4 of this
document.
Many animal species may be found within or around the perimeter of marshes. Invertebrates
make up an important part of the food web and many avian species, especially wading birds, rely
on the invertebrates as a primary source of food. The freshwater marsh within the preserve
makes up a small portion of the total area but is valuable for the suite of species that may be
found there.
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2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species
The 9.26-acre Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve contains pine flatwoods
(approximately 78%) and a freshwater marsh (approximately 22%). This section discusses the
flora and fauna found within these plant communities. The next section (2.5) discusses all listed
species in greater detail.
2.4.1 Plant Species
To date, 58 plant species have been recorded on the preserve (Appendix 1). Conservation
Collier staff conducted floristic inventories in September 2005 and February 2009. Another
survey will be conducted in late fall 2009 and the final list will be added to this plan. Of these 58
plant species, 50 (86%) are native - of which, two are listed 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 Limpkin
Marsh PreserveRed Root 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 knowledge of the site. Table 4 provides a comprehensive list of animals, both
native and non-native, recorded on the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve thus far.
Table 4: Faunal Species Recorded on the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve
Common Name Scientific Name
Zebra Longwing butterfly Heliconius charitonius
Viceroy butterfly Limenitis archippus
Ruddy Daggerwing Marpesia petreus
Crab-like Spiny Orbweaver spider Gasteracantha cancriforrnis
Red imported fire ant° So/enopsis invicta
Brown anole° Anolis sagrei
Southern toad Bufo terrestris
Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus
Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura
Common Ground-Dove Columbine passerine
Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus
Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor
Blue Jay Cvanocitta cristata
Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos
Feral Pig a Sus scrofa
°Non-native species
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Other wildlife species that have not yet been recorded undoubtedly occur at the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root 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
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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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 theLimphin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve that are listed
by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), one (1) as
endangered and one (1) as threatened (Table 5). A brief description of these species and their
status is included in the following paragraphs.
Table 5: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed
Root Preserve
Common Name(s) Scientific Name State Status
Stiff-leaved wild-pine, Cardinal airplant Tillandsia fasciculata E
Reflexed wild-pine,Northern needleleaf Tillandsia halbisiana T
E: Endangered;T:Threatened
Both listed plant species found on the Limpkin Marsh Preset-,°Red Root 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
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(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 Limpkin
Marsh PreserveRed Root 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.
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referred to as a "tank" bromeliad because the leaf axils and
,��` ` " " central stems form a ``tank" or reservoir at the base of the plant.
t , , These reservoirs capture and hold water, dead and decaying plant
we ''* matter (leaves, seeds twigs, etc.), and dead and drowning non-
aquatic insects; these trapped items provide nutrients for the
{ plant (Larson et al. 2006).
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View of T.fasciculata with water in the"tank".
Photo by Annisa Karim
Reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana) is an epiphytic, "tank" ,i .` ':
bromeliad and is listed as a threatened plant by the State of Florida. , ,i,
Wunderlin and Hansen reported this species in 22 counties throughout � r 4',
Florida as of 2008 (Wunderlin & Hansen 2008). Reflexed wild pine is �; '`,,,
an occasional species in South Florida and is usually found in scrub, i' "�,. V 1'.r
pinelands, strand swamps, hammocks, mangrove swamps and on shell
ridges/mounds. (-
Tillandsia balbisiana
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FNAI maintains a database of occurrences of rare, threatened, and endangered species in Florida.
An element is any exemplary or rare 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.
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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 Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve is located identifies (5) likely elements and (16) potential elements.
Of the five likely elements, one has been observed on the preserve, namely mesic pine flatwoods
(described in section 2.3.1 of this document). None of the (16) potential elements reported by
FNAI have been detected within the preserve. 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 this matrix — 43523 - based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the
vicinity): Florida sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pratensis), the wood stork (Mvcteria
Americana), the Florida panther (Puma concolor coiyi) and the Mangrove fox squirrel (Sciurus
niger avicennia). Eight animal species were reported within FNAI's Biodiversity Matrix 43523
as potential occurrences (site lies within the known or predicted range of species). These include
the Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), the gopher frog (Rana capito), the gopher
tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) and the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis; Appendix
2). None of these species have been detected on site.
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
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, se'. en (7) non-indigenous plant species have been detected within the
L iinpkir Marsh l: s ". eRed Root Preserve (Table 6), accounting for 14% of the plant species
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recorded there. Of the seven exotic species, all are listed by FLEPPC (sixf€ Category I and
I onetwa 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 6: Invasive Plant Species within the • : • ' • • •Red
Root Preserve
Scientific Name Common Name(s) FLEPPC°
Acacia auriculiformis earleaf acacia I
Melaleuca quinquenervia punk tree,melaleuca,paper bark I
Nephrolepis multiflora Asian sword fern I
Schinus ter•ebinthifolius Brazilian pepper I
Syzygium cumini Java plum;jambolan I
Terminalia catappa West Indian almond;tropical almond II
Urena lobata caesarweed lI-I
'Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC)20015-7 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.
A.As of Since the acquisition of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve by the
Conservation Collier program on August 25, 2006, the most problematic exotic, invasive plant
species and continue to be melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia)-. Ceasar's weed. and earleaf
acacia (Acacia auriculiformis). The control/ removal of invasive, exotic species are discussed in
detail in section 4 of this document.
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.
Three non-indigenous, invasive animal species have been documented on the preserve: red
imported fire ant (So/enopsis invicta). brown anole (Anolis sagrei) and feral pig (Sus scrota).
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 impact
the L impl.in Marsh F serveRed Root Preserve to varying degrees. Brief descriptions of
documented and undocumented but potentially problematic species are provided in the following.
paragraphs.
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Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): documented within the "
lki-n—
PreserveRed Root Preserve
These social insects were introduced into the U.S. from Brazil
into either Mobile, Alabama or Pensacola, Florida between 1933 ,, _?
and 1945 (Collins & Scheffrahn 2005) and have been detected in
1 the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve. Red imported V _.. �
fire ants (RIFA) have been documented to cause harm to humans
and wildlife as well as economic harm (Stimac & Alves 1994; t
Collins & Scheffrahn 2005; Willcox & Giuliano, 2006). RIFAs
have a number of impacts on wildlife; in many areas, they have '''
eliminated native ant populations through competition and '
predation and have eradicated food sources utilized by some
wildlife species. Ground-nesting wildlife is especially susceptible ndigenous arthropod document d within the
to RIFAs. Within the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Limpkin Marsh Preserve. Photo courtesy of
Preserve, RIFAs have the potential to affect ground-nesting birds; the USDA.
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. If larue mounds are found on the hiking trail efforts will be made to treat them with
an ant killer such as Amdro.
Brown Anole (Aeolis sagrei): documented within the •Red Root
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 '`V
throughout Florida, into Georgia and into two other southeastern ``*
states (Campbell 1996). It feeds on a wide variety of insects, ° � .
amphipods, and isopods. Brown anoles also prey on other small ''4
vertebrates including the hatchlings of the native green anole (A. Anohs sagrei, an invasive, exotic
carolinensiis; Campbell 2000). reptile documented in the Limaku
Ma-sh Prc,orkic,Red Root Preserve.
Campbell (2000) showed that, in the absence of the exotic brown Photo courtesy of the USGS.
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 scrota): documented within the LimpLiti Marsh P.e,cse- vp,R ed Root 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
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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 animal. A dead
feral pig was observed on the southeast portion of the preserve by Conservation Collier staff on
February 11, 2009.
Coyote (Canis latrans): undocumented within the Limpkin Marsh PrescrveRed Root
Preserve
Coyotes were introduced in very small numbers to Florida during the 1920's for sport hunting
with domestic dogs. This introduction did not lead to the establishment of coyote populations in
Florida. Concurrently, these canids expanded their range eastward across the United States and
Canada as a result of nonspecific needs in habitat and food, decreased competition from other
predators, large litter sizes and anthropogenic changes to the landscape. Since many species
naturally expand or change their home ranges in response to climate and resource availability,
the coyote may be considered native to Florida. This crepuscular (active mostly at dawn and
dusk) species is elusive and may travel individually or in groups of two or three (Coates et a1.
1998). Coyotes commonly enlarge burrows made by other animals such as armadillos or gopher
tortoises to use as dens or use dense vegetation for cover. Coyotes may have a negative
influence on indigenous wildlife as direct predators or as potential competitors with predators
that may occur at the preserve such as foxes (Urocvon cinereoargenteus) or bobcats (Lynx rufirs
floridanus); however, this species may prove beneficial in controlling potential problem species
such as feral cats.
Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): undocumented within the Limphin Marsh
P cserveR -.•d Root Preserve
Like the Cuban anole, the Cuban tree frog is native to Cuba, the
Bahamas, and neighboring islands. They have established breeding
populations as far north as Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast, k =
Jacksonville on the Atlantic Coast, and Gainesville in north-central
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 invasive, c amphibian an
P P invasive, exotic amphibian that has
native southern toad (Bufo terrestris) and green tree frog (Hula the potential to occur at the
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cinerea). Cuban tree frogs thrive in residential and natural areas such Photo courtesy of the uses.
as pine forests. hardwood hammocks, and swamps. In residential
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settings, they are most commonly found on and around homes and buildings, and in gardens and
landscape plants. Due to the natural communities that are found within the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve and its proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of
occurring in the preserve.
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 4{
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 in
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 amphibian that has the potential to occur
at the -Red Root
Florida, and are rapidly expanding northward (Brandt & Mazziotti Preserve. Photo 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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve and its
proximity to residential areas, this species has the potential of occurring within the preserve.
Adjoining 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 Limpkin Marsh PrescrveR.ed
Root 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. W hile no eat,
., . . . • ,._ 4' _IL ,One feral Cat Wa5 found or the
preserve. staff worked with the Domestic Animal Service to lave the cat safer removed from
the nronerrv. There exists a high probability of their future presence on the preserve due to the
proximity of Limpkin Marsh 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.
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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 1993 (Figure 8) accompanied by more recent
visits to the site show that development has never occurred on the site. Digital images were
downloaded from the Florida Department of Transportation's Aerial Photo Look Up System
(2009) and georeferenced in ArcMap 9.3 by Conservation Collier Staff. The aerial image from
1973 shows that the western portion of the property and the marsh in the eastern portion did not
contain as many trees as present day conditions. Additionally, this image reveals that the land
contained trails on the western portion. As of 1993, the western portion of the property
contained more trees but the marsh still contained few trees.
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3.2 Current Use of the Preserve and Adjacent Land Uses
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preserve Fs (11en lC the public for hikin , bir f �F'G1ti11FF1 and nature F11 oto TF'ii1?iS�' oppor unities.
Conservation, restoration and natural resource-base d 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
section 4.4 of this document.
The Li�r?phin Marsh Prey °Red Root Preserve
• bordered on the north by Limpkin Road (an
unpaved, private road), on the east and west by undeveloped parcels and on the south by a ditch
and Immokalee Road (a paved, public road; Figure 9). All of the parcels surrounding the
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Limpid') Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve are zoned as Agricultural with a Mobile Home
Overlay, which allows for no greater than one unit per five acres.
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3.3 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection
1 The ' i 1pkin hlal s'-: P sr ry cRed Root 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 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).
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3.4 Management Activities during Previous Years
Since the acquisition of the Limpkin Marsh Preser-vcRed Root Preserve in August 2006, staff has
accomplished a number of management activities aimed at creating baseline data for the preserve
and identifying areas of invasive plant infestations (Table 7). Staff conducted floristic
inventories and established photo-monitoring points to better aid in the long-term management of
the preserve. Given the discrepancy between the 1995 FLUCCS digital layers (as they pertain to
the Limpkin. Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve) and the plant communities within the preserve,
staff created a new digital layer showing the location and extent of the native plant communities
currently found on the preserve.
Table 7: Management Activities since the Acquisition
of the Red Root Preserve
Accomplishment Year(s)
Conducted floristic inventories 2005/2009
Established photo monitoring points 2008
Created an accurate FLUCCS Map of the Preserve 2009
Conducted initial exotic removal and treatment 2009
Created trails and firebreaks 2009
Conduced Prescribed Burn 2010
4.0 Future Use of the •• ' ' • - •Red Root Preserve including
Management Issues, Goals and Objectives
This section describes the main management issues, goals, and objectives for the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root 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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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 this site was officially approved in February 2007. The ordinance then requires a "Final" ten-
year management plan be developed within two years. 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 start in the
Lands Evaluation and Management subcommittee and must be approved by both the CCLAAC
and the Collier County BCC.
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4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information
The site manager for the Limpkin Marsh. Preserve Red Root 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. e .. • . - - .. - -
until safe public access trails can be created. : ..- • -- - . .
to opening may do so by signing a waiver that will allow them access at their own risk and
releases the liability of the County until safe access is established. PublicDetails of planned uses
for the Limpkin Marsh Preser-veRed Root 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. Currently, the preserve rules are those identified in Collier
County Ordinance 76-48 (available from www.municode.com), as amended.
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).
A 100' X 150' Collier County Water-Sewer District utility easement exists over the northwest
corner of the property. Per the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, the Water-
Sewer District will provide site improvements on the easement commensurate with its own needs
and will allow for shared public parking access with the Conservation Collier portion of the
property. Exotics, trash, and debris on the easement will be removed in coordination with the
removals done on the Conservation Collier portion of the property. Finally, any code required
landscaping on the easement will be planted by the Collier County Water-Sewer District with
site appropriate native plant species. At the time of purchase, Collier County's Water-Sewer
District (a part of the Public Utilities Planning and Project Management Department) planned on
drilling a test well on the easement. Due to the downturn in the economy, these plans have been
put on hold for an indeterminate amount of time. Informal talks between Conservation Collier
staff and the staff at the Water-Sewer District revealed that this test well would not be considered
as a project until after 2018. This interdepartmental agreement is included in this plan as
Appendix 3.
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In addition, there are no existing easements, concessions, or leases on the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed. Root 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.
Limpkin Road is a private road that extends off Sanctuary Road, which connects to Immokalee
Road and is not maintained by Collier County. It is a 60-foot wide public road right-of-way
I (ROW) easement. The two parcels that make up the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve
have a 30-foot wide right-of-way access easement along Limpkin Road. All similar parcels
located south of Limpkin Road also have a 30 feet ROW easement, and all properties located
north of the road contain the north 30 feet of the easement. The Transportation planning
department has indicated that they would have no opposition to the Conservation Collier
Program creating 2-3 parallel parking spaces along the south side of Limpkin Road adjacent to
the property that could be utilized by the public until the utility easement parking area is created.
Permits will be obtained from the appropriate agencies to ensure this temporary parking area
complies with environmental regulations and does not inhibit water flow in the area.
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, Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root
Preserve will consist of pine flatwoods and freshwater marsh with shrub, brush & vines. These
communities will have a similar structure and composition to those that existed before non-
indigenous people settled the region and before the exclusion of fire. With the exception of a
mulched trail, tThe 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. The
program. as of 2013. ceased purchasine additional property. Unless the ad valorum levy is
reinstated in 2016. we would be unable to purchase any additional adjoining parcels. Adjacent
parcels can however. be donated to the program or purchased for mitigation for local
development projects to be transferred to our program with management funds. Efforts will
continue to expand tie sire - : - -
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4.4 Goals for the 10 year period 2009-2019
A set of goals and objectives for the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve were developed
in conjunction with the drafting of this Management Plan. The goals and objectives in this plan
are tailored specifically for the Limp_. it Mph PreserveRed Root 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 Limpkin
-eRed Root 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
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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 Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root
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: Maintain a Create a Prescribed FireProeTram-Pl-an
Goal 5: Restore native vegetation
Goal 6: Maintain preserve and monitorDevelop a plan for public uses
Goal 7: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes
Goal 8: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness
GOAL 1: ELIMINATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE HUMAN IMPACTS TO INDIGENOUS
FLORA AND FAUNA
Action Item 1.1 Install a fence and access gate on the Linmphin Marsh PreserveRed Root
Preserve if needed. Currently, a fence runs along the eastern boundary of the property
(installed by adjoining property owner). Staff does not recommend a fence around the
remainder of the property but if trespassing, chronic dumping or other security issues arise, a
field fence, four feet in height, will be installed along the northern and western boundaries of
the preserve. If a fence is installed, a gate, 12 feet in width and four feet in height will also be
installed (if needed) along the northern property boundary to allow access to the Limpkin
Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve by authorized County staff and the fire department. A
fence along the southern boundary of the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve is not
recommended due to its proximity to the ditch and Immokalee Road just south of this ditch
(Figure 10). As traffic on Immokalee Road is fast-paced, the likelihood of trespass or
dumping issues from this thoroughfare is low. Additionally, the ditch that separates the
preserve from Immokalee Road is—filled with water during the wet season and provides a
barrier to people entering the preserve from this side.
Problems have occurred each Year with people entering the preserve to remove and
harvest saw palmetto berries. Staff has contacted the local sheriffs department and
they have advised us that this is a chronic problem throughout the entire County and
they are working to find ways to prevent this from happening. Fencing and posting- the
entire property and not allowinc any access would be the only way to try to prevent this
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from occurring. However, this would prevent all public use from the property which
staff does not want to do.
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showing the location of the ditch and Immokalee Road
Action Item 1.2 Install signs encouraging people to stay on future public access trails
situated on the preserve. Trail markers have been installed along the trail. Currently it
appears that the public stay on the trails on a regular basis. If evidence suggests that the
public is not staving on the trails then signs will be be installed to encourage this.
Action Item 1.3 Identify locations of rare and listed native plant species.
The location of these species will be identified using a global positioning system (GPS)
device and mapped to allow staff to monitor them. Public trails will be constructed to avoid
areas where rare and listed species exist.
Action Item 1.4 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 County Sheriffs Department or the
Count', Code Enforcement Procram. sic 1l_
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Action Item 1.5 Identify actual and potential locations of resident animal life and take
steps such as locating visitor amenities away from animal nesting sites.
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Action Item 1.6 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 1.7 Note, research and provide input as to all site development occurring
adjacent to - • ' -Red Root 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
I the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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.
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 Limpkin i•' Karst:
Pr-eset-veReci Root Preserve; these findings will comprise the baseline floristic data on which
future actions will he 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.
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Currently, four (4) photo points have been established throughout the preserve (Figure 11).
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. 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. Photos have been taken at these locations
twice a year since they were established in May 2008 and the files are stored in the Program
Land Management file. If necessary, more photo points will be established to aid in
management decision activities. Future photo points may also include photos taken with a
vegetation profile board to aid in the determination of what (if any) changes occur over time.
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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 8) describes recommended controls (Langeland & Stocker 2001;
Langeland 2008) of the Category I, invasive, exotic plant species recorded to date on the
Limphin Mar,,h Prescr �.::Red Root Preserve. These recommended control methods may be
altered by site managers dependent on new information and products available on the control
of these species.
Table 8: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan
for the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve FLEPPC Category I species a
Scientific Name Common Recommended Control(s)b
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Acacia auriculiformis earleaf acacia Basal bark application of 10%Garlon 4 or cut-stump treatment
with 50%Garlon 3A.
For seedlings and saplings: (1) hand pull, being sure not to
break plant off of root system and remove or place in piles to
help reduce the chance that they will re-root or; (2) Treat with
foliar, low volume spot application of 5% Rodeo. For mature
Melaleuca quinquenervia melaleuca,punk trees: (1) Fell large trees with chain saw leaving a level
tree,paper bark surface,or fell small trees with machete and treat with triclopyr
or glyphosate products according to frill and girdle directions
on SLN. Use aquatic versions where standing water is present.
Monitor for resprouting and retreat as necessary. (3) Mature
trees are very difficult to control with foliar applications.
Nephrolepis multiflora Asian sword A foliar application of a product that contains 41.0%
fern glyphosate diluted to 1.5%v/v of product provides control.
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.
Java plum, Mature trees may take up to 9 months to die. Cut-stump
Syzygium cumini 50%jambolan treatment with 50 Garlon 3A or 10%Garlon 4, or use a basal
bark treatment with 10%Garlon 4.
Hand pull seedlings. Foliar treatment with 2-5% eivphosate in
water can be sprayed on vouna_* plants. Its best to treat in the
Urerau lobate Ceasar s weed spring or summer prior to seed maturation. Responds
aeeressively to fire
West Indian
Basal bark application of I Garlon 4 or cut-stump treatment
Terminalto cautpoe almond:
with 50%Garlon 3A.
tronical almond
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)
All species except Nephrolepis (Langeland& Stocker 2001);Nephrolepis (Langeland 2008)
Action Item 3.2 Acquire services of licensed or qualified contractor(s) for the removal of
invasive, exotic or problematic animal species.
To date, three (3) introduced animal species have been documented on the Limprkin Marsh
F ct-v-eRed Root Presorve, the RIFA, the brown anole and the feral hog. It is doubtful that
the total eradication of these species can be achieved. However, staff and/or contractors
should take measures to remove RIFA populations close to or on public access trails by
tt eatin<c their mounds with an ant killer such as Arndro.
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: %t..hrVT "\ _r F t'E.I TE. _'•! PRESCRIBED FIRE PR<OC I -1.4.
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Much of Collier County is comprised of plants that are dependent on fire to maintain species
composition and diversity. These species are the same ones that are prone to lightning strike
wildfires, and the controlled reduction of those fuels will prevent catastrophic wildfire damage.
Prescribed fires: reduce fuel loads and consequently decrease the threat of wildfires; create open
areas for wildlife to travel within; stimulate food and seed production; recycle nutrients; alter the
composition and density of forested areas; and aid in the control of some invasive plant species.
The use of prescribed fire as a management tool will be critical to the long-term health of the
natural habitat and native species at the Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve. A
successful controlled burn was conducted on the property -- • in the
Decembersummer or fall of 2009. A subsequent controlled burn should occur every 3-5 vears.in
3 , : - -- - - This will create desirable
effects on native ground cover and will further reduce hardwoods and undesirable vegetation.
The Florida Forest Service Division of Forestry (FFS ) assisted with the will conduct the
first prescribed burn on the property. Staff will coordinate with the Big Corkscrew Island Fire
Department before every burn to protect the surrounding structures and the Sheriffs Department
with traffic control on Immokalee Road. Staff may also coordinate efforts with the Audubon
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Staff
Action Items 4.1: Create a Prescribed Burn Plan
The Program Burn Managerpreservc land manager with assistance will create a fire
management plan before each burn and may coordinate with other local qualified
agencies for review and approval. A burn plan shall include the following key elements:
purpose and measurable objectives, description of the burn unit, map of the burn unit,
weather factors, safety concerns, fuel conditions, season and time of day, smoke
screening, publicity, legal requirements, firing plan, equipment and personnel,
contingencies, control and mop-up, declaring the fire out and evaluation and monitoring.
An example 1>rescrihed burn plan template for this preserve is in ,Appendix of this plan.
Action Item 4.2 Install Perimeter Fire Lines /Obtain Permits
This entire preserve caneu-Id be burned in one day if weather conditions permit. Fire
breaks were installed on the entire east and west boundary lines in 2009 and they will be
maintained 8-10 feet wide. _ . .
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disked or mulched down to soil before ea lh scheduled burn. and a'. e<nunu
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rt. Limpkin Road will act as a
break along the northern property line as well as Immokalee Road along the south.
total. ar. _:,turns e;.' }._ acres 07 ic_;c J: .1.. 4`_1: u'.lJ rst.)I W P rice
Machinery will not be used in the marsh area.
GOAL 5: RESTORE NATIVE VEGETATION
Action Item 5.1 Maintain a revised GIS map and description of FNAI natural
communities and disturbed areas on the property.
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Maintaining updated maps will help to guide restoration efforts
Action Item 5.2 Plant native plant species in their appropriate habitats
Periods following exotic removal and prescribed fire (or mechanical treatment) are essential to
the recruitment of native plants. If native plant recruitment is not sufficient from the
surrounding, intact seed source, efforts will be made to plant indigenous flora in appropriate
habitats. Natural area restoration of Limpkin Marsh Prescry Red Root Preserve should
include only site-specific native plant material that has been determined to be non-problematic
at the site and whenever possible, site-specific seed sources should be utilized. In addition,
hardwoods that may invade the natural areas (mesic pine flatwood area) should not be planted.
GOAL 6: MAINTAIN PRESERVE AND MONITO' 9 ! ' , 'FOR PUBLIC USE
Action Item 6.1 Develop access and required facilities for intended public uses
A 100' X 150' Collier County Water-Sewer District utility easement exists over the northwest
corner of the property (Figure 4). Per the Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
the Water-Sewer District will provide site improvements on the easement commensurate with
its own needs and will allow for shared public parking access with the Conservation Collier
portion of the property. Exotics, trash, and debris on the easement will be removed in
coordination with the removals done on the Conservation Collier portion of the property.
Finally, any code required landscaping on the easement will be accomplished with site
appropriate native plant species that will be approved by Conservation Collier Staff. At the
time of purchase in 2006, Collier County's Water-Sewer District (a part of the Public Utilities
Planning and Project Management Department) planned to drill a test well on the easement.
Due to the recent downturn in the economy, these plans have been suspended for an
indeterminate amount of time. Informal talks between Conservation Collier staff and the staff
at the Water-Sewer District revealed that this test well will not be considered as a project until
after 2018. A possibility exists that the Water-Sewer District may be able to participate in
exotic removal activities when the Conservation Collier Program is able to treat/remove
invasive, exotic plants on the Limpkin Marsh Pre.er-veRed Root Preserve. Conservation
Collier staff will maintain talks with the Water-Sewer District as is applies to management
and access issues on the Marsh nr ..ser eRed Root Preserve.
The Collier County Greenway Trail (Bike Trail) has potential to extend from Naples out to the
town of Immokalee. The Transportation Services Northeast Collier Transportation Study
Final Alternatives Map identifies the segment of Immokalee Road immediately adjacent to the
Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root Preserve as a future alternative pathway. If this pathway is
constructed within the life of this management plan, an additional connection will be made
from the bike trail to the hiking trail.
Depending on funding, safety issues, site security and the availability of staff, planned public
use of the Lim hdr, Root Preserve is as follows. Site improvements on the
Water-Sewer District easement commensurate with its own needs and will allow for shared
public parking access with the Conservation Collier portion of the property. In the interim,
we may construct 2-3 pervious parallel parking spaces on the south side of Limpkin Road in
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our access easement area next to the trailhead. Conservation Collier staff has developed a
conceptual site plan (Figure 12) incorporating the following components:
• The walking trail measures approximately 3,4101,350 feet in length (.64 miles).
The original route of the trail represented in Figure 12 was approximated from a
2008 aerial image to take advantage of areas where impacts to the community
would be minimized. The entrance to the trail iswill be approximately 770 feet east
of the intersection of Sanctuary Road and Limpkin Road. This distance
accommodates for the width of the Water-Sewer District's easement. The trailhead
iswill be located at the northweteast corner of the Water-Sewer District's
easement_ and run south through the pine flatwoods. The trail will then meander
northwards. The trail designplacemcnt along the ecotone will theoretically
allows visitors the best opportunity to view the plants and animals of the pine
flatwoods and freshwater marsh communities. The trail will then turn west to
- - ---. Interpretive signs near the trailhead and the freshwater marsh
will give specific information about the plant communities and associated animals
that may be seen. Once the trail is constructed, Twoa benches built by a local
Eagle Scout were placed along the hiking trail in shady resting areas. and picnic
table will be placed along the trail . . -- - Small plant signs
werewill also he placed along the trail to educate visitors about the species present
on the preserve.
If the Collier County Greenway Trail (Bike Trail) is extended out to the town of
Immokalee, an additional trail connection will be made from the bike trail to the
hiking trail and an additional trailhead will be created along the south property
boundary.
The hiking trail may be submerged during the rainy summer months. However,
the cost to install a raised boardwalk at this preserve is prohibitive. We will install
a small sign at the entrance referring visitors who have special access needs to
consider visiting the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary located one mile to
the northwest of the preserve, which has an extensive boardwalk system and
facilities. Staff will continue to monitor the amount of visitation the preserve
receives over the next few years to determine if we should seek grant money to
help fund a raised trail.
• The official parking area will not be constructed until the utility easement is
developed which may not occur until after 2018. Until then, the County may
develop two to three unpaved parallel parking spaces in the County's easement
along the south side of Limpkin Road near the trailhead.
GOAL 7: FACILITATE USES OF THE SITE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Actions Item 7.1 Develop interpretive signage to educate preserve visitors.
' - Will be Several nlant sUrns were
developed and plae::ed tiiro ,shout the preserve:e: to educate visitors on plant identification. and
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general ecosystem information. A large sign with a map of the preserve will be installed at
Action Item 7.2 Provide preserve brochures Limpkin Marsh res in rainproof box on site.
A iieneral prottram brochure or one Limpkin Marshre outlining-the native plant communities
and wildlife present at the preserve will be created by County staff and kept in rainproof
boxes near the preserve entrance. The preserve manager will inspect these boxes monthly
and refilled as necessary.
GOAL 8: PRO VIDE A PLAN FOR SECURITY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Action Item 8.1 Discourage any visitation to the park at night.
A sign designating park hours as sunrise to sunset wasill be installed at the entrance to the
preserve and adjacent landowners wereill 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 8.2 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 Sheriffs Office or the County Code Enforcement Department if problems start to
arise.
Action Item 8.3 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 8.4 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 8.5 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.
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This section provides management recommendations for operation of the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root 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 and fencing (if installed) 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
BPreliminary budget estimates for Limpkin Marsh PreserveRed Root 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.
Staff mavv414 also utilize the Collier County Sheriffs Department weekenders program for
certain labor projects and may also separately involve the County Scout programs for trail#
creation and enhancement and maintenance.
The budget in Table 9 represents the actual and unmet budgetary needs for managing the lands
and resources of the preserve from 2005-2020 for the next ten years. The table shows the
activities already expended and planned and the initial and 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
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4.5.3 Potential for Contracting Restoration and Management Activities by Private Vendors
A significant number of management operations and restoration activities on the Limpkin Marsh
PreserveRed Root Preserve can be considered for outsourcing. Restoration and management
activities that can be considered for outsourcing to private entities are listed in table 10.
Table 10: Potential Contracting for Restoration and Management Activities
Activity Approved Conditional Rejected
Prescribed fire and/or mechanical treatment application X
Minor fireline installation X
Fireline,fence,and trail maintenance X
Fence installation X
Plant and wildlife inventory and monitoring X
Listed species mapping and needs assessment X
Restore/enhance encroachment and ruderal areas X
Reduce exotic species X
Literature development and printing X
Interpretive signs development and installation X
Trail installation X
Parking Area construction X
Law enforcement and patrol X
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Appendix 1. Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the : • • - • •Red Root Preserve.
• • ` : • ' • • •Red Root Preserve: Preliminary Plant List
Scientific Name Common Name(s) Stateb FLEPPC
Acacia auriculiformis° earleaf acacia
Acer rubrum red maple
Ambrosia artemisiifolia common ragweed
Ampelopsis arborea peppervine
Andropogon glomeratus bushy bluestem
Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana wiregrass
Asimina spp. pawpaw
Bacopa sp. waterhyssop
Blechnum serrulatum swamp fern,toothed midsorus fern
Cephalanthus occidentalis common buttonbush
Ceratiola ericoides Florida rosemary; sand heath
Cladium jamaicense sawgrass,Jamaica swamp sawgrass
Diodia virginiana Virginia buttonweed
Dryopteris ludoviciana southern wood fern; southern shield fern
Erigeron sp. fleabane
Eriocaulon decangulare hatpins
Ervngium yuccifolium button rattlesnakemaster;button eryngo
Hypericum sp.
Hypericum tetrapetalum St.John's-wort
H. fasciculatum
Hvptis alata clustered bushmint;musky mint
Ilex cassine dahoon holly,dahoon
Ilex glabra inkberry; gallben•y
Lachnanthes caroliniana Carolina redroot
Licania michauxii gopher apple
Lyonia ferruginea rusty staggerbush;rusty lyonia
Melaleuca quinquenervia" punk tree, 5elaleuca,paper bark
Melochia corchorifolia chocolateweed
Mikania scandens climbing hempvine
Muhlenbergia capillaris muhly grass
Mvrica cerifera wax myrtle, southern bayberry
Nephrolepis multiflora" Asian sword fern
Nvmphaea odorata American white waterlil_y
Persea borbonia red bay
Piloblephis rigida wild pennyroyal:mint stuff
Pinus elliottii slash pine
Pluchea baccharis rosy camphorweed
Polygala nana candyroot
Polvgonum spp. Smartweed
Pterocaulon pycnostachvum blackroot
Quercus laurifolia laurel oak: diamond oak
Quercus elliottii running oak
Rapanea punctata myrsine, colicwood
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Appendix 1 (continued). Preliminary Floristic Inventory of the '• : • ' • •Red Root
Preserve.
• a • •• • •Red Root Preserve: Preliminary Plant List(continued)
Scientific Name Common Name(s) State" FLEPPC`
Sabal palmetto cabbage palm; sabal palm
Sagittaria latifolia broadleaf arrowhead,common arrowhead,duck potato
Sarcostemma clausum white twinevine
Schinus terebinthifolius° Brazilian pepper
Serenoa repens saw palmetto
Smilax auriculata earleaf greenbrier
Sporobolus indicus° smutgrass
Syngonanthus flavidulus? Shoe buttons,bantam-buttons
Syzygium cumini Java plum;jambolan
Terminalia catappa° West Indian almond;tropical almond II
Tillandsia balbisiana reflexed wild-pine,northern needleleaf T
Tillandsia fasciculata stiff-leaved wild-pine,cardinal airplant E
Tillandsia usneoides Spanish-moss
Toxicodendron radicans eastern poison-ivy
Urena lobata° caesarweed 1 44
Vaccinium myrsinites shiny blueberry
Vitis rotundifolia muscadine,muscadine grape
Xyris spp. yelloweyed grass
'Non-native species that may or may not have FLEPPC designations r 154c
bState listed species: T= Threatened:E=Endangered
`Florida 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.
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Appendix 2. Florida Natural Areas Inventory Report for the . '• : • ' •• • • •Red
Root Preserve
Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Biodiversity Matrix Query Results
IRIOFFICIAL REPORT
Created 2/12/2009
r FLORIDA (Contact FNAI Data Services Coordinator
ts1 xtural ,4 I Mfiti5 for an official Standard Data Report)
INVENTORY
NOTE:The Biodiversity Matrix includes only rare species and natural communities tracked by FNAL
Report for 1 Matrix Unit: 43523
Descriptions
DOCUMENTED -There is a documented occurrence in the FNAI database of the species or community within
this Matrix Unit.
DOCUMENTED-HISTORIC - There is a documented occurrence in the FNAI database of the species or
community within this Matrix Unit; however, the occurrence has not been observed/reported within the last
twenty years.
LIKELY - The species or community is known to occur in this vicinity, and is considered likely within this
Matrix Unit because:
1. documented occurrence overlaps this and adjacent Matrix Units, but the documentation isn't precise
enough to indicate which of those Units the species or community is actually located in; or
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.
Matrix Unit ID: 43523
0 Documented Elements Found
0 Documented-Historic Elements Found
5 Likely Elements Found
Global State Federal State
Scientific and Common Names
Rank Rank Status Listing
Grus canadensis pratensis G5T2T3 S2S3 N LT
Florida Sandhill Crane
Mesic flatwoods G4 S4 N N
Mycteria americana G4 S2 LE LE
Wood Stork
Puma concolor coryi G5T1 51 LE LE
Florida Panther
Sciurus niger avicennia G5T2 S2 N LT
Mangrove Fox Squirrel
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Appendix 2 (continued). Florida Natural Areas Inventory Report for the Limpliin-Mesh
PreserveRed Root Preserve
Matrix Unit ID: 43523
16 Potential Elements for Matrix Unit 43523
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
Calopogon multiflorus G2G3 S2S3 N LE
Many-flowered Grass-pink
Drymarchon couperi G3 S3 LT LT
Eastern Indigo Snake
Elytraria caroliniensis var. angustifolia G4T2 52 N N
Narrow-leaved Carolina Scalystem
Gopherus polyphemus G3 S3 N LT
Gopher Tortoise
Lechea cernua
Nodding Pinweed G3 S3 N LT
Linum carteri var. smallii G2T2 S2 N LE
Small's flax
Mustela frenata peninsulae GST3 S3 N N
Florida Long-tailed Weasel
Nemastylis floridana G2 52 N LE
Celestial Lily
Nolina atopocarpa G3 S3 N LT
Florida Beargrass
Picoides borealis G3 52 LE LS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Pteroglossaspis ecristata
Giant Orchid G2G3 S2 N LT
Rana capito G3 S3 N LS
Gopher Frog
Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus G4G5T3Q S2 LE LE
Snail Kite
Ursus americanus floridanus G512 52 N LT*
Florida Black Bear
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.
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