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Agenda 06/24/2008 Item #16E 8 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 Page 1 of 54 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve a Final Management Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval from the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for the Final Management Plan (FMP) for the Logan Woods Preserve and for the Board to give direction to the County Manager, or his designee, for its implementation. CONSIDERATIONS: The Conservation Collier Ordinance, No. 2002-63, as amended, Section 14(2), requires that a Final Management Plan shall be prepared for each property, with review and input by the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. This plan shall identify management activities as are necessary to preserve, enhance, restore, maintain and monitor the property, and estimate the costs of the project. Additionally, the Plan shall identify how public use compatible to the parcel shall be accomplished. Logan Woods Preserve (f.k.a. the Mcintosh Trust parcel), comprised of 5.69 acres located along Logan Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road, was purchased by Collier County in 2005. The Interim Management Plan was approved by the Board in 2006. The Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) have reviewed the draft Final Management Plan and on April 24, 2008, a public meeting was held, inviting all neighbors within 2,000 feet of the Preserve to attend and provide comments. The final draft was presented to the CCLAAC on June 9, 2008. The CCLAAC unanimously recommended approval with one suggested change. This change was made with a minor revision to Figure 12 (Page 42 of the Plan). FISCAL IMPACT: The costs of land management activities for the first year of implementation will be $22,245. The cost associated with the construction of the trail and other amenities are estimated to cost $21,526 in fiscal year 2009-2010. Staff will seek grant funding to assist in reducing these costs. The annual costs will lessen following initial site development and replanting to between $500 to $3,404 per year. Funds are budgeted within the Conservation Collier Land Management Fund to accomplish these activities. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Management of Conservation Collier lands to support appropriate public access is consistent with and supports Policy 1.1.6 and Objective 1.3 in the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Conservation Collier Ordinance (No. 2002-63, as amended), in Section 14, provides a legal framework for development of management plans and for use of environmentally sensitive lands. The Office of the County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Final Management Plan for form and legal sufficiency. -JAB RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Final Management Plan and directs the County Manager, or his designee, to implement it for the Logan Woods Preserve. --- PREPARED BY: Christal Segura, Environmental Specialist, Conservation Collier Program, Department of Facilities Management Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 Page 2 of 64 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Item Number: Item Summary: 16E8 Recommendation to approve a Final Management Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve under the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program Meeting Date: 6/24/200890000 AM Prepared By Christal Segura Environmental Specialist Date Administrative Services Facilities Management 6/11/200811 :59:26 AM Approved By Skip Camp, C.F,M. Facilities Management Director Date Administrative Services Facilities Management 6/11/2008 3:21 PM Approved By Jennifer A. Belpedio Assistant County Attorney Date County Attorney County Attorney Office 6/12/200811:42 AM Approved By Melissa Hennig Environmental Specialist Date Administrative Services Facilities Management 6/12/2008 1 :44 PM Approved By Len Golden Price Administrative Services Administrator Date Administrative Services Administrative Services Admin. 6/12/20082:30 PM Approved By OMB Coordinator OMS Coordinator Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 6/12/20083:50 PM Approved By Laura Davisson Management & Budget Analyst Date County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 6/14/20083:27 PM Approved By James V. Mudd County Manager Date Board of County Commissioners County Manager's Office 6/17/20087:32 PM file://C:IAgendaTestIExportl 11 0-June%2024,%202008Il6.%20CONSENT%20AGENDAI1... 6/18/2008 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Presen'e Land Manaf!emi/ar:(?ilinof 64 Logan Woods Preserve Land Management Plan Managed by: Conservation Collier Program Collier County June 2008 -June 2018 (10 yr plan) Prepared by: Collier County Facilities Management Department Conservation Collier Program Staff February 2008 Conservation Collier Program Agenda Item No, 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOl!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!em<ftar:/Ytklof 54 Logan Woods Preserve Land Management Plan Executive Summary Lead Agency: Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Conservation Collier Program Property included in this Plan: "Logan Woods Preserve" Preserve consists of two adjoining parcels in Section 16, Township 49, and Range 26. GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 34 S 150FT OF TR 16 OR 1389 PG 1728 38391000008 GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 34 TR IS * Full legal description provided in Appendix 1 Acreage Breakdown: Does not include the County's Transportation Department Right of Way Easement General Vegctatl\ C ComlTIunities Acreage Wetlands 1.5 Uplands 4.4 TOTAL 5.9 Management Responsibilities: Agency: Collier County - Conservation Collier Program Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource-based recreation Unique Features: Green space in an urbanized area Management Goals: Goal 1: Eliminate or significantly reduce human impacts to indigenous flora and fauna Goal 2: Develop a baseline monitoring program Goal 3: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 4: Restore native vegetation and maintain natural habitats Goal 5: Develop a plan for public use Goal 6: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness Public Involvement: Neighborhood involvement will be sought through direct mailing notices for public meetings to residents and businesses within the surrounding area and to owners of properties that border the preserve. One public meeting was held in the spring of 2008 to review this plan. Staff will seek volunteers (e.g., neighbors, local Boy and Girl Scout troops and the Logan Woods Homeowners Association) for projects such as exotic removal, trail creation and replanting projects. Conservation Collier Program 2 Agenda Item No, 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!emJ1sr;f?itfnof 64 Table of Contents Land Management Plan Executive Summary ................................................................ 2 List of Tables ...................................................................................................................... 4 List of Figures .................................................................................................................... 4 List of Appendices ............................................................................................................. 5 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acqnisition Program and Management Authority.............. 7 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan ..................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Location of the Logan Woods Preserve................................................................................ 7 1.4 Regional Significance of the Logan Woods Preserve........................................................... 9 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources................................................... 11 1.6 Public Involvement ............................................................................................................... 12 2.0 Natural Resources......................................................................................................12 2.1 Physiography ......................................................................................................................... 12 2.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology..................................................................................... 12 2.1.2 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 12 2.1.3 Hydrology/Water Management ........................................................................................ 12 2.2 Climate ................................................................................................................................... 15 2.3 Natural Plant Communities ................................................................................................. 15 2.3.1 Uplands: Upland Hardwood Forests................................................................................. 18 2.3.2 Uplands: Cypress - Pine - Cabbage Palm ....................................................................... ] 8 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species......................................................................................... 19 2.4.1 Plant Species..................................................................................................................... 19 2.4.2 Animal Species............................... .............. ................. ........ .......... .................. ...... ......... 20 2.5 Listed Species ........................................................................................................................21 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species.......................................................................................................... 22 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species ...................................................................................................... 23 2.6 Invasive Non-native and Problem Species.......................................................................... 23 2.6.1 Invasive and Problem Plant Species................................................................................. 24 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species ............................................................................. 25 3.0 Previous and Current Use ofthe Preserve; Adjacent Land Uses .........................28 3.1 Previous and Current Use.................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Cultural, Historical and Archeological Resource Protection ........................................... 28 3.3 Current Adjacent Land Uses............................................................................................... 29 3.4 Major Accomplishments During Previous Years .............................................................. 30 Conservation Collier Program 3 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOl!an Woods Preserve Land Manal!emils(jlitfmf 54 4.0 Future Use of the Logan Woods Preserve Including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives ..................................................................................................................34 4.1 Management Plan Framework............................................................................................ 34 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Infonnation........................................................................... 34 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment oftheir Impacts ................................................................. 34 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Restoration, and Conservation of the Resources .... ... ............. .... ....... .............. ................ ......... ....... ........ ............. .............. 34 4.3 Desired Future Conditions ................................................................................................... 35 4.4 Goals for the to-year period 2008-2018.............................................................................. 36 4.5 Establish an Operational Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve ........................................ 44 4.5.1 Maintenance......... ............ .................... ....... ....... ................. .......... ............ ..... ..... ....... ....... 44 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources................................................................. 44 4.5.3 Potential for Contracting Restoration and Management Activities by Private Vendors.. 47 5.0 Literature Cited ......................................................................................................... 48 List of Tables Table I: Acquisition History and Status of Logan Woods Preserve .............................................. 6 Table 2: Public Lands Located near the Logan Woods Preserve ................................................. II Table 3: Bird Species Recorded at the Logan Woods Preserve.................................................... 20 Table 4: Breeding Bird Species Recorded in the Belle Meade NW Quadrangle Encompassing the Logan Woods Preserve (* = non-indigenous)........................................................................ 21 Table 5: Listed Plant Species Detected at the Logan Woods Preserve......................................... 22 Table 6: Invasive Plant Species at Logan Woods Preserve ..........................................................25 Table 7: Major Accomplishments Since the Acquisition of......................................................... 31 the Logan Woods Preserve ...........................................................................................................31 Table 8: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve: Category I species........................ ..................... ...... .............. ....... .......... ....... ............... ............. ............... 39 Table 9: Estimated Annual Land Management Budget (Amounts in $) ...................................... 45 Table 10: Potential Contracting for Restoration and Management Activities.............................. 47 List of Figures Figure 1: General Location of Logan Woods Preserve.................................................. 8 Figure 2: Conservation Collier Preserves and Designated State and Federal Land or Conservation Easements Existing in Collier County........... ......... ........ .............9 Figure 3: General Views of Logan Woods Preserve Before and After Extensive Exotic Removal..... 10 Figure 4: Existing Conditions Preserves and Protected lands in the Vicinity of Logan Woods Preserve................................... ....................................................... II Figure 5: Soil Units at the Logan Woods Preserve....... .................. ................ ........... 14 Figure 6: Distribution of Main Natural Communities in the Logan Woods Preserve. ........... ]6 Figure 7: Logan Woods FL Natural Areas Inventory Exotics Cover................................ 17 Conservation Collier Program 4 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!emi/ar:JYilnof 64 Figure 8: Historical Aerial Photographs.. ............................................................ .....29 Figure 9: Areas Contiguous to the Logan Woods Preserve................. .......................... 30 Figure 10: Exotic Removal Partnership Areas.................... ..................................... 33 Figure 11: Photo Point Locations at the Logan Woods Preserve.. .... .. .. .. .. .... . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .... 38 Figure 12. Logan Woods Preserve Conceptual Master Plan....................................... ....42 List of Appendices Appendix 1: Legal Description of the Logan Woods Preserve Appendix 2: List of Plant Species Observed at the Logan Woods Preserve Appendix 3: Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary; FNAI ranking system explanation Appendix 4: Description! Biology of Category I Invasive, Exotic Plants Found on the Logan Woods Preserve Appendix 5. Before and After (Exotic Removal) Photographs Taken at Three Photo Point Locations Established for Logan Woods Preserve. Conservation Collier Program 5 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!:an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!:emBs<;ffllf'nof 54 1.0 Introduction The Logan Woods Preserve is a natural area within the urban boundary of Collier County, Florida. The property is made up of two parcels, which total 7.49 acres in size, out of which the County Transportation Department has partnered with Conservation Collier to buy 1.8 acres of road easements, leaving a total of 5.69 acres for conservation. Extensive exotic removal was completed on the property in 2007, and the remaining vegetative community consists of Pine, Cypress and Cabbage palm. A site assessment to determine compliance with Conservation Collier's initial screening criteria was conducted on August 21, 2003, and the Conservation Collier Program purchased the property on October 14, 2005. Previously known as the "McIntosh Trust" property, for the previous owners, it was renamed Logan Woods Preserve in November 2006. The County holds fee simple title to the Logan Woods Preserve. The Conservation Collier program manages these lands under authority granted by the Conservation Collier Ordinance 2002-63 as amended (available from www.municode.com).Initial acquisition activities are summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Ac()uisition I1istor~ and Status of Logan "oods Prcser\'e Year 2000 2003 2003 2003 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2008 Southern Biomes, Inc. for nor owners Initial Site Assessment completed by ASC eo sciences for Collier Count According to the Southern Biomes Report dated April ] 4, 2000, the preserve consists of 1.5 acres of wetland habitats and approximately 4.4 acres of upland habitat. To keep the acreage mentioned in this plan consistent, the total preserve acreage will be referred to at 5.69 acres for the remainder of this plan. Conservation, restoration and natural resource-based recreation as defined by Sec. 54-275 (Ord. No. 02-63, S 5, 12-3-02) are the designated uses of this property. 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. 6 Conservation Collier Program Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24,2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!em<fTsd?ftmof 64 This is the Final Management Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve and it will be submitted to the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for its approval. When approved, this plan will replace the Interim Management Plan. 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority The Conservation Collier program was originally approved by voters in November 2002 and subsequently confirmed in the November 2006 ballot referendum. Both voter-approved referendums enable the program to acquire environmentally sensitive conservation lands within Collier County, Florida. Properties must support at least two of the following criteria to qualifY for further consideration: rare habitat, aquifer recharge, flood control, water quality protection, and listed species habitat. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) appointed a Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) 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 BCe. After a property is acquired, The Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee review management plans produced by staff before the entire CCLAAC is able to review the plan. After approval by the CCLAAC, the management plan goes before the BCC for final approval. 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 Board of County Commissioners of Collier County established the Conservation Collier program to implement the program and to manage acquired lands. As such, Conservation Collier holds management authority for the Logan Woods Preserve. 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan The purpose of this plan is to provide management direction for Logan Woods 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 preserve and/or restore the resource. This plan will balance resource restoration and protection with natural resource-based recreational and educational uses 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 Logan Woods Preserve Logan Woods Preserve is located within the urban boundary of Collier County, Florida and consists of two (2) parcels located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Logan Blvd. It is located one mile east of Interstate-75 in Section 16, Township 49, and Range 26. It is in an Estates zoned area of the County. 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General Location of Logan Woods Preserve Conservation Collier Program 8 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 Lopan Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enflfmfPJdnof 64 1.4 Regional Significance of the Logan Woods Preserve To date, approximately 64% (more than 867,000 acres) of Collier County is protected within conservation areas (Figure 2) and managed by private organizations and by local, state and federal agencies. Collier County's Conservation Collier Program manages the 5.69-acre Logan Woods Preserve. Although this preserve is relatively small, it provides green space at a very busy intersection and wiIl serve as a neighborhood preserve. Specific information on the uplands found on the Logan Woods Preserve may be found in section 2.3 (Natural Plant Communities) of this document. A general view of the Logan Woods Preserve is provided in Figure 3. 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General Views of Logan Woods Preserve Before and After Extensive Exotic Removal Conservation Collier Program 10 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!erlilJmff'l<<nof 64 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources The closest preserved, natural area to Logan Woods Preserve is the Nancy Payton Preserve - a Conservation Collier Program property approximately three (3) miles to the southeast. Other preserves, in order of increasing distance, are provided in Table 2. Figure 4 shows the locations of these preserves. Nanc Pa on Preserve Milano Pro e Gordon River Greenwa Preserve Cocohatchee Creek Preserve Pica e Strand State Forest 3 4.2 5 5.4 6 SE NW SW NW SE Conservation Collier Conservation Collier Conservation Collier Conservation Collier State '1 ahle 2: Puhlic Lallds I.ocakd lIear the Logall \\ nnds Present' Histalll'e . . "ame '1 Dlreetltlll I, pt. (1111 es) . 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Preserves and Protected Lands in the Vicinity of Logan Woods Preserve Conservation Collier Program 11 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOr!an Woods Preserve Land Manar!emtooif'!&rt:Jf 64 1.6 Public Involvemeut Neighborhood involvement will be sought through direct mailing notices for public meetings to residents and businesses within the surrounding area and to owners of properties that border the preserve. One public meeting was held in the spring of 2008 to review this plan. Staff will seek volunteers (e.g., neighbors, local Boy and Girl Scout troops and the Logan Woods Homeowners Association) for projects such as exotic removal, trail creation and replanting projects. 2.0 Natural Resources 2.1 Physiography Logan Woods 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 topography of the area is relatively level with a land surface elevation of approximately 13 feet (4 meters) above mean sea level. The property lies within the USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map for Bell Meade NW Florida. Surface water percolates directly into the ground or it collects in natural depressions and man made ponds on adjacent properties. Surface water appears to be controlled by topography and drainage. Ground water flow in the surficial aquifer system generally mirrors surface topography and would appear to be flowing to the west/southwest in this general area, however surrounding water bodies may have an influence on the ground flow direction (ASGgeosciences 2005). Collier County lies within the southern or Distal Physiographic Zone. The portions of Collier County where the Logan Woods Preserve is located is in the Southwestern Slope. It is between the Gulf of Mexico and the western edges of the Immokalee Rise and the Big Cypress Spur (Liudahl et al. 1990). 2.1.2 Soils According to Liudahl et al. (1990), soils mapped at the Logan Woods Preserve are entirely Pineda Fine Sand, Limestone Substratum (See Figure 5). This hydric, nearly level, poorly drained soil is typically found in sloughs and drainage ways. Limestone bedrock is located at a depth of about 55 inches. Natural vegetation includes slash pine, cypress, wax myrtle, and grasses. The permeability of this soil type is slow and the available water capacity is low. Areas underlain with Pineda Fine Sand, Limestone Substratum can be flooded during periods of high rainfall, but typically, the water table is within a depth of 12 inches for 3 to 6 months of the year. The water table can recede to a depth of more than 40 inches during dry times. 2.1.3 Hydrology/Water Management The hydrology of the site has been altered significantly since the mid 1980's when Pine Ridge Road was constructed. The property was cut off from natural water flows with the construction of the surrounding roads (i.e., Sycamore Drive to the north, Logan Blvd. to the east and Pine Conservation Collier Program 12 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enfilJmff'&fnof 64 Ridge Road to the south). There is a drainage ditch to the south of the property that captures the rainwater runoff from Pine Ridge Road and the property; this water flows west into the South Florida Water Management maintained-I-75 canal. There is also an old minor swalelberm that exists on the western side of the property and runs north and south. Water tends to pool up on the western side of the swale during rainy season. 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 continue to 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. Conservation Collier Program 13 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!erflJnl<Pltfnof 64 Conservation Collier Logan Woods Preserve Property Soils Map o 100 200 400 Feel Legend -:... <:~p~:~,-~~~,!~! Logan Woods Preserve PINEDA FINE SAND, LIMESTONE SUBSTRATUM Dol,SoUlce P.rceks-CoHi.'CowrtyPrapM)Appl.iser Crealed By' GIS/CS'Cons.r~atlOn C"llror G 'lConse",ouoo Collierl Maps\A<;qu"ed\Mclntosh_Log.nWood,\lWsoils m,d .ndjpg Dale. 2.12.00 Figure 5: Soil map of the Logan Woods Preserve Conservation Collier Program 14 Agenda Item No, 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOl!an Woods Preserve Land Manal!olilfnlfl'lilnof 54 2.2 Climate The Logan Woods 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 640 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 640 Fahrenheit in some months (URS IRC 2006). The average annual temperature for Collier County is approximately 750 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 Septemher. 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 hurricane season extends from June through November with peak activity occurring in September and October when ocean temperatures are highest (URS IRC 2006). 2.3 Natural Plant Communities A plant community refers to the suite of plant species that form the natural 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 in an area. The Florida Land Use, Land Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) GIS layer provided by South Florida Water Management District notes only one plant community on the preserve: Upland Hardwood Forests-Melaleuca Infested (FLUCCS code 424; Figure 6). Additionally, the whole site is mapped as having hydric soils (Liudahl et al. 1990). In April 2000, Southern Biomes conducted a site visit and determined that the Logan Woods Preserve consists of approximately 4.4 acres of upland habitat and approximately 1.5 acres of wetland habitat. When Conservation Collier acquired the parcel, approximately 80-90% of the property was infested with melaleuca (Melalellca qllinqllinervia). Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) staff visited this site in 2006; they recorded the amount of exotic cover prescnt and noted the location(s) via a Global Positioning System (GPS) device (Figure 7). Subsequently, melaleuca and other invasive, exotic plant species were removed from the preserve in May 2007. Conservation Collier Program 15 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 Lorzan Woods Preserve Land Manaf!erfi/JmP&fnof 64 Conservation Collier Logan Woods Preserve Land Cover / Land Use Map 6::::.5 I 125 I 250F"'~ \ \ c.f(,..(v_" ~- Legend D Logan Woods Preserve Land Cover/Use _ Upland Hardwood Forest oill.Source P",c.ls.Coll.,CO"riIPrO~""l~p,"''''r FLUCCSSF\IoMDvi.WlsonMolie,((II) C'eatodByGISICSlCon."..I,onColI,er GYonserv'!IOO ColI'ol\ Mo~.~uired\MClnlosh_Log.nWooil5b"dM""'9m.nVFMP"'LlJCCSm'" ondjpg Dllle2.11l'tJ Figure 6: Distribution of Main Natural Communities (based on SFWMD FLUCCS Codes) in Conservation Collier Program 16 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24. 2008 Lo!!an Woods Preserve Land Mana!!enflJm<1'Mnof 64 Logan Woods Preserve Prior to Melaleuca Removal Conservation Collier Logan Woods Florida Natural Areas Inventory Exotics Cover Designations C;lH!er Counfy Legend - ' FNAI Exotic Cover Types- 2006 . _ M~I~le~ca~'8>pep~~,'E~rleaf Aca~a-Dominan't' C~"er III scatter~d, Climbing ,Fern. Scattered dense patches, ,!V1e1aleuca D Cons~~atiol1_c:pUier Property N ~+E s OIl. s--- '.oeIs_ CoIliertaunty'r..~Appni"er E....ti.... sn.p..... pnnWedby F,.., en.t.d ~ eo............ Calli.'C5 Or\Gono;........... Colll_~oqui"'" .........rti_lUoinla&hlFNAI_,E_tiosC_........,jpg ......2/151n o [ 75 150 [ 300 F ee1 [ Figure 7: Logan Woods Florida Natural Areas Inventory Exotics Cover Designations Conservation Collier Program 17 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land ManaflerfilfmffYlli'nof 64 2.3.1 Uplands: Upland Hardwood Forests As mentioned in the previous section, Logan Woods Preserve was primarily dominated by invasive, exotic m3elaleuca trees at the time of acquisition; the native plant community mapped on the preserve is an upland hardwood forest - melaleuca infested. As such, the following section will describe the native species commonly found in this community; section 3.4 and 4.4 of this management plan (Goals for the JO-year period 2008-2018) will discuss methodologies to control/eradicate melaleuca and other problematic, floristic species on the preserve. Upland hardwood forests in south Florida are also known as upland mixed forests, prairie hammocks, xeric hammocks, hydric hammocks (FNAI & FDNR 1990) and mesic temperate hammocks (USFWS 1999). This plant community is often characterized by hardwood species such as live oak (Quercus virginiana) and cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) that form a closed canopy. Other trees found in these communities include temperate species such as water oak (Quercus nigra), laurel oak (Q. laurifolia), hackberry (Celtis laevigata) and red maple (Acer rubrum). The high amounts of shade and leaf litter provided by the canopy keeps the soils relatively moist. Consequently, the mid-stories and groundcovers are species-poor. The frequency of epiphytes is usually higher than other herbaceous plants (USFWS 1999). The closed canopy and abundant hardwood mast provided by this plant community attracts a number of wildlife species seeking food, cover, roosting, and nesting sites. Additionally, these areas are ideal stopover areas for migratory passerines. Since these communities occur on relatively well-drained sites, they are also attractive for human habitation and recreational uses. These anthropogenic uses have increased the number of invasive plant and animal species in these areas and have resulted in degraded hardwood forests throughout the state (USFWS 1999). The Logan Woods Preserve is mapped as an upland hardwood forest - melaleuca infested, however, this is inconsistent with what is currently present on site. Conservation Collier Staff have consistently observed a cypress - pine - cabbage Palm-melaleuca infested community during site visits. Therefore, a description of the latter plant community is provided in the following section. 2.3.2 Uplands: Cypress - Pine - Cabbage Palm As the name suggests, the cypress- pine-cabbage palm community is composed of a mixture of Cypress, Pine and Cabbage Palm Canopy trees - none of which arc dominate. This community is often the transition zone between moist upland and hydric sites. As such, some of the flora and fauna associated with moist upland and hydric sites are also found in this type of community. In 2003, Conservation Collier Staff noted two, native large canopy species: cypress (Taxodium distichum) and slash pine (Pinus elliottii val'. densa). Native, midstory species included cabbage palm (Sabal Palmettu), myrsine (Myrsine jloridana), wiIlow (Salix sp.), and buckthorn (Bumelia sp.). Native groundcover included swamp fern (Blechnum serulatum), giant hatpins (Eriocaulaceae sp.), yellow-eyed grass (Xyris caroliniana), various wetland grasses and forbs. Since non-indigenous plants previously invaded the majority of the site, the floristic species diversity of this community should increase with continued restoration efforts. Conservation Collier Program 18 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enfilJmiPFanOf 64 A nearby parcel on the southwest corner of Pine Ridge Road and Logan Blvd was nominated during Conservation Collier's 5th Acquisition Cycle. Like the Logan Woods Preserve, this parcel (Folio 38390920008) was mapped as an Upland Hardwood Forest but during site visits to the property, staff consistently noted a Cypress- Pine-Cabbage P.alm Community. Additionally, a majority of this parcel (approx. 85%) was mapped as contalmng Pineda Fine Sand, Limestone Substratum soils while the entire the Logan Woods Preserve was mapped as containing this soil. Due to the proximity of this parcel to the Logan Woods Preserve, the similar plant community noted there and the soils found on the parcel - it is appropriate to look at the plant species identified there to gain some insight on what may be reasonably found/planted on the Logan Woods Preserve during and after restoration efforts take place. The native canopy species identified on the parcel on the southwest corner of Pine Ridge Road and Logan Blvd consisted of a mix of pond and bald cypress (Taxodium ascendens and T distichum), cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), slash pine (Pinus elliottii), bay (Persea sp.) and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia). Native midstory species included: marlberry (Ardisia escallonioides), myrsine (Myrsine jloridana), wild coffee (Psycho tria nervosa and P. sulzneri), beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), golden polypody (Phlebodium aureurn) and dahoon holly (flex cassine). Native ground cover species observed were: swamp fern (Blechnum sarulatum), frog-fruit (Phyla nodiflora), pepper vine (Ampelopsis arboreal, Virginia chain fern (Woodwardia virginica), spider-lily (Hymenocallis sp.), bracken fern (Pteridiurn aquilinum), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), smilax (Smilax sp.), and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species Indigenous or native species are those whose natural ranges included Florida at the time of European contact (circa 1500 AD). Additionally, species that have naturally expanded or changed their ranges to include Florida are considered native. Florida represents a relatively broad geographic range; some species, which may be native to the northern part of the state, may not be native to the southern part and visa versa. Similarly, species exist that are native to coastal areas but not to inland areas and visa versa. Therefore, for the purposes of this management plan, species deemed native are those that are not only indigenous to Florida, but also to Collier County. These species will be discussed in the following sections. 2.4.1 Plant Species To date, Conservation Collier staff has idcntified 53 plant species at the preserve (Appendix 2). Another plant survey will be conducted in late summer of 2008 and the final list will be added to this plan. Of these 53 species, 41 (77%) are native to the site and 12 (23%) are exotic. Of the 12 exotic species, 10 are listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Conservation Collier Program 19 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manal!enf/mliiPPOnof 64 2.4.2 Animal Species Little is recorded for actual occurrences of animals at the preserve. Occurrences of fauna at the preserve are based on direct visual and aural observations by staff during site visits of animals 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; . anecdotal information from persons with knowledge of the site. Mammal species known to occur or individuals and/or evidence of activity directly observed within the preserve include: Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris), and raccoon (Procyon lotor). Reptile and amphibian species observed at the preserve include: the brown anole (Anolis sagrei), and the southern black racer (Coluber constrictor priapus). Invertebrates observed include the following butterfly species: the gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), the zebra longwing (Heliconius charitonius), and the cloudless sulphur (Phoebis sennae). Several bird species have been observed by staff to be perching, foraging, or exhibiting nesting behavior at the preserve (Table 3). 1 ablc 3: Bird Spccics Rccordcd at thc Logan \\'oods Prcscn l' Common Namc Scicntific Namc Common 'liamc Scicntil1c Namc Pileated Woodpecker D1YOCOpus pi/ealus Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Polioptila caerulea Black Vulture Coragyps atralus Yetlow-rurnped Warbler Dcndroica coronata Mourning Dove Zenaidura macroura Palm Warbler Dendroica palmarum Red-betlied Woodpecker Melanclpes caro/inus Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Gray Catbird Dumetella caro/inensis Common ground dove Columbina passerina Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos The Florida Breeding Bird Atlas lists 49 bird species that have been recorded as confirmed, probable, or possible breeding in the vicinity of the site (in the Belle Meade NW USGS quadrangle) (Table 4). The Breeding Bird Atlas documents breeding distributions of all bird species in Florida between 1986 and 1991. Some of these species may breed at the Logan Woods Preserve. Conservation Collier Program 20 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enflmlEPl&tof 54 Tahle 4: Breeding Bird Specics Recordcd in the Bdle i\leadl' i'i" Quadnluglc Encompassing the Logan" oods Prl'sl'nl' (, = non-indigl'nons) ( OInmon :"Janu' Sdentilir :\ana' ( OflllllOIl Nalnl' Sdentilir Name Green Heron Butorides striatus Northern Flicker Calaptes auratus Wood Duck Aix sponsa Pileated Woodpecker D,yocopus pileatus Mottled Duck Anas julvigula Great Crested Flycatcher Myiarchus crinitus Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoidesfolficatus Loggerhead Shrike Lanius /udovicianus Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus White-eyed Vireo Vireo griseus Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus Fish Crow Corvus ossifragus Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus Purple Martin Progne subis Killdeer Charadrius vociferus Tufted Titmouse Parus bie%r Least Tern Sterna antil/arum Brown-headed Nuthatch Sttta pusilla Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Carolina Wren Thryothorus ludovicianus Common ground dove Columbina passerina Eastern Bluebird Sialia sia/is Eastern Screech-Ow I Otus asio Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos Great Homed Owl Bubo virginian us Brown Thrasher Toxostoma rufum Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia *European Starling Sturnus vulgaris Barred Ow I Strix varia Pine Warbler Dendroica pinus Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor Eastern Towhee Pipito e1ythrophthalmus Chuck-will's-widow Caprimulgus carolinensis Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Chimney Swift Chaetura pelagica Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius plzoeniceus Ruby-throated A rchilochus colubris Eastern Meadowlark Sturnella magna Hummingbird Red-headed MelaneJpes Common Grackle Quiscalus quiscula W oodDecker ervthrocenha/us Red-bellied Melanopes caro/inus Boat-tailed Grackle Quiscalus major Woodnecker Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens *House Sparrow Passer domesticus Red-cockaded Picoides borealis W oodDecker Source: Florida Breeding Bird Atlas, \Vww,wildflorida.orgbba 2.5 Listed Species Indigenous species that have been recognized to be vulnerable to extinction to varying degrees are called listed species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services produce official lists of rare and endangered species at the state level; the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service produce official lists of rare and endangered at the federal level. FNAI produces a list of rare and endangered species, and maintains a database of occurrences of these species in Florida. Thc Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) also ranks native plant species by conservation status in the IO-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 Logan Woods Preserve. Conservation Collier Program 21 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enflmlcPlJn:Jf 54 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species There are four (4) listed plant species at Logan Woods Preserve that are listed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), three (3) are Endangered and one (I) is Threatened (Table 5). A brief description of these species and their status is included in the following paragraphs. Tahle 5: Listed Plant Spedes Detected at the Logan Woods Presl'n c Scientific Nanll' Common "Iame(s) State Status Tillandsia balbisiana Tillandsia asciculata var. densis Tillandsia ruinosa Eu enia rhombea T E E E E: Endangered, T: Threatened, The Cardinal Airplant, also known as the Common Wild Pine or Stiff-leaved Wild Pine (Tillandsia fasciculata), is an epiphytic bromeliad ~ recognized by many common names and is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida. Wunderlin and Hansen reported this species in 24 counties throughout Florida as of 2004 (Wunderlin & Hansen 2004). Like most of the other bromeliads in Florida, this species is often referred to as a "tank" bromeliad because the leafaxils and central stems form a "tank" or reservoir at the base of the plant. These reservoirs capture and hold water, dead and decaying plant matter (leaves, seeds twigs, etc.), and dead and drowning non-aquatic insects; these trapped items provide nutrients Cardinal Airplant (Ti/landsia fasciculata) Photo bv Christal Seaura for the plant (Larson et al. 2006). The Reflexed wild pine (Tillandsia balbisiana) is also a fairly common epiphyte in South Florida. This species prefers moist forests and swamps and is state listed as threatened. Reflexed Wild Pine Photo by Melissa E. Abdc Courtesy of the Institute for Regional Conservation The Fuzzywuzzy airplant (Tillandsia pruinosa) is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida. Collier County is the only County within the state where this species has been confirmed to exist (Wunderlin & Hansen 2004). The epiphyte is less than 6 inches tall and is usually solitary. This air plant is generally found in isolated habitats. 22 Conservation Collier Program Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enfl1nl~f 54 Even though the three Tillandsia species listed above are fairly common in the State, they are listed due to illegal collecting and the destruction of the habitats in which they are found. Infestation by the introduced Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona) has been implicated in the decline of many epiphytic air plant populations around the state. Currently there are no control measures in place however, close research and monitoring is taking place. The Red Stopper (Eugenia rhombea) is listed as an endangered plant by the State of Florida. Wunderlin and Hansen (2004) report it in only two counties throughout the state: Miami-Dade and Monroe County. While they do not report this species in Collier County, staff has identified this species on another parcel nominated during Conservation Collier's 5th Acquisition Cycle (Folio number 41507480001 - "Blake" parcel). FNAI maintains a database of occurrences of rare, threatened, and endangered species in Florida. These element occurrence data are built into biodiversity matrices. Each matrix encompasses one (I) square mile and includes all species and natural communities tracked by FNAI, including all federal listed species. The Logan Woods Preserve site is located within FNAI's Biodiversity Matrix Unit 40541. Appendix 3 provides the official 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. There were no plant species listed as "likely" to occur on site (rare species likely to occur in this matrix based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity). None of the plant species reported by FNAI as "potential" listed species have been detected within the Preserve. Six (6) plant species were reported within this Biodiversity Matrix as "potential" occurrences (site lies within the known or predicted range of species) including the nodding pinweed (Lechea cernua) and the celestial lily (Nemastylis jloridana). 2.5.2 Listed Animal Species No listed wildlife species have been observed on site or immediately adjacent to the site. However, within FNAI's Biodiversity Matrix 40541, in which the preserve lies, the wood stork (Mycteria americana) was recorded as "likely" to occur (rare species likely to occur in this matrix based on suitable habitat and/or known occurrences in the vicinity). Eleven (11) species were reported within FNAI's Biodiversity Matrix as potential occurrences (site lies within the known or predicted range of species) however, none of these species have been detected on site. These include the Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi), the gopher frog (Rana capito), the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), and the Florida bonneted bat (Eumposjloridanus) (See Appendix 3). 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 dominate others; its establishment and dominance can cause widespread harm to an ecological system by altering the species composition, susceptibility to lire and hydrology of an area. Non-indigenous (a.k.a. non-native species, exotic species) species are those that have been purposefully or accidentally introduced to an area outside their normal range. The Conservation Collier Program 23 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enfl1nl<PMnof 64 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. While some native species may become invasive, the establishment and dominance of non-native species is of particular concern. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) maintains a list of exotic plants that have been documented to (I) have adverse effects on Florida's biodiversity and plant communities, (2) cause habitat losses due to infestations and (3) impact endangered species via habitat loss and alteration. 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. While only two invasive, non-indigenous animal species have been documented within the Preserve, other species also have a potential to occur in Logan Woods and will be discussed in section 2.6.2. 2.6.11nvasive and Problem Plant Species To date, twelve (12) introduced plant species have been found at the Logan Woods Preserve accounting for 23% of the plant species recorded there. Eight (8) of the exotic, invasive species are considered Category I species by FLEPPC and two (2) are listed as Category II (Table 6). 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 on the documented ecological damage caused (FLEPPC 2007). The most problematic exotic, invasive plant species at Logan Woods Preserve was and continues to be melaleuca. Old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum) was also found to be spreading throughout southern portion of the preserve. Other invasive species listed in table 6 have been found throughout the preserve. In May 2007, all exotic, invasive species received initial treatment. The majority of the removal project was funded by the DEP Bureau of Invasive Plant Management. Since then, maintenance continues to ensure that the site remains free of exotics. The details of the project will be summarized in Section 3.4 and 4.4, of this document. Conservation Collier Program 24 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Presen!e Land Manaf!enflmlffYlilnof 54 Tahle (,: Jnvashl' Plant Species at Logan \\'oods Present. FLEPpe Scientific :'lame (ommon '1aml'(s) Category Ea.-leaf Acacia Air- otato Old World Climbin Fern Melaleuca, Punk Tree, Pa Down Rose M rtle Brazilian Pe er Java Plum, Jambolan Carrotwood Caesar's Weed Oster Plant J J I I I I I I II II Under certain conditions, cspecially following soil disturbance or drainage, somc native plant species can becomc invasivc. Currently, thcre arc no native plant species at Logan Woods Preserve that represent a management problem. However, close monitoring will be done each year to ensure that cabbage palm trees (Sahal palmetto) and muscadine grape vine (Vi tis rotundifolia) do not start to become problematic. If this occurs, steps will be taken to contain these invasive species such as cutting back or treating vines and reducing the numbers of the cabbage palm seedlings. 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Animal Species Two (2) non-indigenous, invasive animal species have been documented on the Preserve: the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) and the brown anolc (Anolis sagrei). Based on the natural communities found within the preserve, its proximity to residential areas and its general geographic location, several more species (native and non-native) have the potential to impact the Logan Woods Preserve to varying degrees. Brief descriptions of documented and undocumented but potentially problematic species are provided in the following paragraphs. Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): doeumented within the Logan Woods Preserve These social insects wcre introduced into the U.S. from Brazil into either Mobile, Alabama or Pensacola, Florida between 1933 and 1945 (Collins & Scheffrahn 2005) and have bcen detected in the Logan Woods Preserve. Red imported fire ants (RIF A) have been documented to cause harm to bumans and wildlife as well as economic harm (Stimac & Alves 1994; Collins & Scheffrahn 2005; Willcox & Giuliano, 2006). RIFAs are omnivorous, but they prefer insects as thcir primary food source (Willcox & Guiliano 2006). RIFAs have a number of impacts on wildlife. They have eliminated many areas of native ant populations through competition and predation and have eradicated food Solenopsis invicta, an invasive, non- indigenous arthropod documented within the Logan Woods Preserve Photo courtesy of the USDA Conservation Collier Program 25 ~ Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmlff1&zof 64 sources utilized by some wildlife species. Ground-nesting wildlife is especially susceptible to RlFAs. Within the Logan Woods Preserve, RIFAs have the potential to affect ground-nesting birds; small mammals; reptiles such as gopher tortoise, native lizard and snake species, and native invertebrates (Willcox & Giuliano 2006). Additionally, members of the public that come into contact with RIFAs may be harmed if stung. Many people have anaphylactic reactions to the toxins released from RIF A stings. Also known as the Cuban anole, the brown anole is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands (Schwartz & Henderson 1991). Like other anoles from the islands, this species is a small, tropical, diurnal, arboreal, territorial, and insectivorous lizard (Campbell 2001). The brown anole was first documented in the Florida Keys in the late 1800s (Lee 1985) and has since spread throughout Florida, into Georgia and into two other southeastern states (Campbell 1996). The brown anole is a habitat generalist and generally prefers the fairly open areas of disturbed sites; in Florida; it feeds on a wide variety of insects, amphipods, and isopods. Brown anoles also prey on other small vertebrates including the hatchlings of the native green anole (Ana/is carolinens;;s; Campbell 2000). Campbell (2000) showed that, in the absence of the exotic brown anoles, native green anoles occupy perches from ground to the canopy of vegetation. However, in the presence of the exotic anole, native anoles move higher in trees, occupying only the trunk and crown of trees. Dietary overlap is high between both species, but the overall affects of the brown anole on the green anole are still undetermined. Anolis sagrei, an invasive, exotic reptile documented in the Logan Woods Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Osteopilus septentrionalis, an invasive, exotic reptile that has the potential to occtJr at the logan Woods Preserve. Photo courtesy of the USGS. Brown Anole (Anolis sagrel): documented within the Logan Woods Preserve . 111" . ....,,4114' ~......."".,......." i""'::~' , ..' ,,~. 'i \.. .'1\>ij., , ,... ....... . -, ~'" Ana/is carofinensiis, an indigenous reptile documented in the Logan Woods Preserve Photo courtesy of the USGS. Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): undocumented within the Logan Woods Preserve Like the Cuban anole, the Cuban tree frog is native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and neighboring islands. The first Cuban tree frogs probably arrived in the Florida Keys as stowaways in shipping crates originating from the Caribbean in the 1920's. Today, they have established breeding populations as far north as Cedar Key on Florida's Gulf Coast, 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 Conservation Collier Program 26 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enfl1nl<PMnof 64 1962 Aerial- The land appears lightly wooded with no surrounding development. Agriculture activity exists to the north. (shape of Logan Woods Preserve property placed on aerial image by County staff and is only an estimate of location and size) Figure 8: 1962 Historical Aerial Photograph courtesy of the State of Florida University System of Florida website 3.3 Current Adjacent Land Uses The Logan Woods Preserve property is currently surrounded by development. To the north is a single family home located on an Estates zoned lot. The western half of this private parcel is not developed; Sycamore Drive is located to the north of this private property. To the west of the Logan Woods Preserve is a gated community called the Vineyards. Pine Ridge Road is immediately adjacent to the south of the preserve and Logan Blvd. is immediately adj acent to the east. Across these main roads are additional estates zoned properties of which some remain undeveloped (Figure 9). Conservation Collier Program 29 < "~"~~~-'"'~'~'''~''-~'''''''",'"''''''-~-'''''''., Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmlEPl&tof 54 Conservation Collier: Logan Woods Preserve Map of Surrounding Properties \1 I I 250 500 Feet CJ '" Legend "i-; c::r Logan Woods Preserve , i:::'}, Privately OWned Propenies lz:J Vinyards PUD Collier county Roads ili~ """'" 1-'.,.,,,;, .'.,j ~OI)J; o,",,~I,.' Cull,,,, r::.'_""rtyj:''')~~rI'I ""p'",,,,, .: ,,,.t_o ~y '~IS\ (p~"",,~l"."" '>"II~,1f a'''''~~ ~1.,,0l<}~""'~. r...~,,,,~,, .,~ ,; 1C,~,""''''''()'' ("h.",n~","";""""'" tor"'I'~,!t~"'."V~" W..,,,,I :;L""".T".I,~O ~,.~'''''''~, 'm~ ...,,1 I~\l J.n" ;.:,M Figure 9: Areas Contiguous to the Logan Woods Preserve 3.4 Major Accomplishments During Previous Years Since the acquisition of the Logan Woods Preserve in August 2005, key accomplishments have been achieved (Table 7). The program received a grant award from the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau of Invasive Plant Management (BIPM) for the removal of the invasive, exotics on the property. Since the melaleuca was so dense, DEP agreed the most efficient way to eradicate the species was by mechanical means. Staff utilized a State approved contractor to mobilize a piece of machinery, called a Brontosaurus. This large, tracked excavator with a long arm attached to a mowing head, mowed the dense stands of melaleuca down to the ground resulting in fine pieces of mulch. In the ecologically sensitive areas that line Logan Woods Blvd. and Pine Ridge Road, an additional contractor was used by the County to remove exotics by hand. Care was taken to preserve as much of the native vegetation as possible. DEP paid a total of $38,000 for the mechanical removal portion and the County paid $9,200 for the hand removal. All of the melaleuca trees were successfully mowed and the mulch was spread out throughout the property (See Figure 3). Herbicide re-treatments have occurred every four months since the initial event to treat any new seedling growth and will continue every six months until all exotic plants are in maintenance condition. Hand pulling will be used on specific exotic species to avoid over use of herbicides. Very few exotic seedlings have been Conservation Collier Program 30 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOl!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmllJ>liinof 54 growing back; this may be a result of the mulch layer left, however, many native plants have recovered in great numbers such as swamp ferns, cabbage palms, and beautyberry. Conservation Collier Staff also coordinated with the USDA TAME Melaleuca Program (The Areawide Management and ~valuation of Melaleuca through the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Florida Extension Service) to fund the exotic removal on the undeveloped portion of the adjacent private lot, which was also heavily infested with melaleuca (Figure 10). Staff received pennission from the neighboring property owner to conduct the project on his property. The project look place simultaneously with the removal on the adjoining Logan Woods Preserve. County staffreceived bids from County and State approved contractors, obtained agency permits and facilitated the project on behalf of TAME. The contractors removed a portion of melaleuca by mechanical means, killed a portion in place and removed the remainder by hand. Two different herbicide treatment methods were used for public demonstration including cut stump treatment and frill and girdle treatment. Some debris was completely removed from the site, some was mulched and left around the perimeter and the remainder was stacked in log cabin style piles on site for demonstration. A public event was held on August 25, 2007 to educate the neighbors and other members of the public about the need for exotic removal/ eradication and about the different methods that can be used. In addition 10 providing an educational demonstration of melaleuca removal on the adjoining privately owned parcel, the project eliminated the melaleuca seed source from the adjacent property. TAME funded a total of $11 ,570 and the County paid $275 for lhe TAME event permits. All of the melaleuca on the private lot were successfully eradicated. One follow-up treatment was conducted by a contractor following the initial treatment at no cost. Tahle 7: '\lajor Accomplishments Sillel' the Aequisition of the Logan \Voods Preserve Aecomplishment YCllr(s) Acquired grant from the Bureau of Invasive Plant Management (BIPM)(FDEP) for the initial removal and treatment of invasive, exotic lant s ecies Removed and treated the invasive exotic plants species from site- (im lemented the BIPM Grant) Removed and treated invasive, exotic Melaleuca trees from adjacent, privately owned ro ert with funds from the USDA's TAME Pro'ect Fence was installed alon the northern ro ert line 2007 2007 2007 2008 Conservation Collier Program 3] Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enflmlcPM.1of 54 In January 2008, a fence was installed along the northern property line. A six-foot high, wooden privacy fence was built along the eastern half of the northern boundary and a field fence was installed along the western half. This privacy fence provided a definite boundary between the preserve and the developed portion of the neighboring property. This will cut down on potential encroachments and dumping, and will provide the preserve guests and the neighbors privacy and security. The field fence was chosen for the western half of the boundary to cut down on cost and to allow wildlife to move under and through the contiguous wooded areas. Six-fool high, wood privacy tence along the eastern half of the northern boundary of the Logan Woods PreseT1le. Photo by Christal Segura Field Fence along lhe western half of lhe northern boundary of the Logan Woods PreseT1le (looking east frorn the adjacent property). Photo by Christal Segura Conservation Collier Program 32 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmlf/'Mnof 54 BIPM / TAME Exotic Removal Project Map Conservation Collier & Private Property t '!' '"' ". '" .. 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Exotic Removal Partnership Areas Conservation Collier Program 33 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enflmlff1&nof 64 4.0 Future Use ofthe Logan Woods Preserve Including Management Issues, Goals and Objectives This section describes the main management issues, goals, and objectives for Logan Woods 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 property 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 January 2006. The ordinance then requires a "Final" management plan be developed in two years. Subsequently, the property management plan must be updated every five years. Final management plans, however, are considered living documents and can be updated at any time. All management plans are first reviewed by the Lands Evaluation and Management Subcommittee and must be approved by both the CCLAAC and the Board of County Commissioners. 4.1.1 Preserve Manager: Contact Information The Site Manager for Logan Woods Preserve will be a designated Collier County Environmental Specialist who may be contacted through electronic mail: ConservationCollier(aJColliergov.net. 4.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impaets Future planned use will be consistent with the primary goals of conservation, preservation, restoration and maintenance of the resource. Official public use of the site will not be possible until safe public access trails can be created. However, citizens that desire to visit the site prior to opening, can do so by signing a waiver which will allow them access at their own risk and releases the liability of the County until safe access is established. Details of planned uses for the Logan Woods Preserve and an assessment of their potential impacts are provided in the following sections. 4.2.1 Identification of Public Uses Consistent with Preservation, Restoration, and Conservation 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. Conservation Collier Program 34 "-- ."--.--,..---..--" Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmlrfYlilypf 64 No. 02-63, g 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. An ordinance specifically for "Preserves" is in the process of being drafted by the County's Parks and Recreation Department and Conservation Collier; it is expected to be completed and presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval late 2008 or early 2009. Of the uses listed above, the following are appropriate for this particular site: hiking, picnicking, nature photography, and bird watching. In addition, there are no existing concessions, or leases at the Logan Woods Preserve. The County's Transportation Department owns a Right of Way (ROW) easement on the eastern and southern portions of the preserve totaling 1.80 acres, leaving a total of 5.69 acres for conservation. In accordance with the management goals of the preserve, no additional future easements, concessions, or leases are appropriate in association with this site, other than conservation related easements. 4.3 Desired Future Conditions This section includes a description of the proposed future conditions for the site's natural areas. Management techniques to achieve these conditions are outlined in section 4.4. Conservation Collier staff have noted a significant change in the hydrology of the preserve since its nomination to the program in 2003. Currently, the western and northern areas of Collier County are in a severe drought status, while the rest of Collier County remains in a moderate drought status (NOAA/NWS 2008). While these drought conditions remain, the succession of the plant community is difficult to predict. However, after managers complete recommended management actions, Logan Woods Preserve will likely consist of a Cypress-Pine-Cabbage Palm Community. With the exception of a mulched trail, the site will stay naturally vegetated with appropriate native flora that will provide suitable cover for a variety of wildlife species. .:. Cypress- Pine-Cabbage Palm Community will be comprised of native canopy species such as: cypress, slash pine, cabbage palm, and bay. Native midstory species will include: myrsine, willow, buckthorn, marl berry, wild coffee, saw palmetto, beautyberry, buttonbush, salt bush (Baccharis halimift}lia) golden polypody and dahoon holly. The understory will be comprised of swamp fern, giant hatpins, yellow-eyed grass, fringed yellow-eyed grass (Xyrisjimbriata), Southern dewberry (Rubus trivialis), catbriair (Smilax sp.), chain fern, spider-lily, poison ivy, muscadine, Virginia creeper, a wide variety of grasses (Agrostis, Andropogon, Aristida, Dichanthelium, Eragrostis, and Panicum spp., etc.), and composites (Aster, Chrysopsis, Emilia, Eupatorium, Liatris, and Solidago spp., etc.). A current list of plants identified within the preserve may be found in Appendix 2. Conservation Collier Program 35 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enfl1nl<P'l&zof 54 4.4 Goals for the 10-year period 2008-2018 A set of goals and objectives for Logan Woods Preserve were developed in conjunction with the drafting of this Management Plan. The goals and objectives in this plan are tailored specifically for Logan Woods 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 Logan Woods Preserve were reviewed to determine whether they should be included in this plan. The goals and objectives presented here reflect programmatic goals and ideas of Conservation Collier personnel in charge of managing and protecting the area. These goals shall not be modified, but specific application of management techniques may take into consideration input by user groups and other stakeholders from outside the program, accommodating user needs and desires where practicable and where overarching management goals are not violated. Management issues are discussed below in separate sections. Within each section, approaches for dealing with these issues are described. The ability to implement the specific goals and objectives identified in this plan is dependent upon the availability of funding resources. The following goals have been identified for Logan Woods Preserve: Goal 1: Eliminate or significantly reduce hwnan impacts to indigenous flora and fauna Goal2: Develop a baseline monitoring program Goal 3: Remove or control populations of invasive, exotic or problematic flora and fauna Goal 4: Restore native vegetation and maintain natural habitats Goal 5: Develop a plan for public use Goal 6: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 7: Provide a plan for security and disaster preparedness GOAL I: ELIMINATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE HUMAN IMPACTS TO INDIGENOUS FLORA AND FAUNA In addition to the chain-link fence on the western border of the preserve and the recently installed fence on the northern border of the preserve, the following actions will be performed: Action Item 1.1 Install signs encouraging people to stay on any future public aceess trails situated on the Logan Woods Preserve. Action Item 1.2 Identify locations of rare and listed native plant spedes. These species will be located and recorded with a GPS device; they will be mapped to allow staff to monitor them. Trails will be constructed to avoid areas where rare and listed species exist. Action Item 1.3 Enforce regulations prohibiting trash or dumping in the preserve. Conservation Collier Program 36 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOi!an Woods Prese,,'e Land Manai!enflmlrfYfiirpf 64 Staff will monitor the trails on a regular basis and if excessive dumping or littering start to occur, enforcement actions will be sought through the Sheriffs Department. Action Item 1.4 Identify aetual and potential Joeations of resident animal life and take steps sueh as loeating visitor amenities away from animal nesting sites. Action Item 1.5 A void non-target damage to native plants and animals, especially rare species, during invasive, exotic plant treatments. Licensed County or State contractors will be monitored closely to ensure the proper herbicide applications are being utilized while treating the site. From 2008 on, staff will prohibit the use ofImazapyr containing herbicides such as Arsenal on the preserve. This type of herbicide has potentially caused a great deal of non-target damage throughout the state. Also, close attention will be taken to look for Tillandsia sp. (listed in Table 6) that may be attached to invasive trees being cut down or removed. Plants of these species should be relocated prior to removal. Action Item 1.6 Note and research all site development oeeurring adjaeent to Logan Woods Preserve to determine that the proper site development permits have been obtained and that the site development eomplies with the permits. Future activities on adjacent lands may have an impact on the indigenous plant and animal life on the Logan Woods 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 mcasures (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. Staff will work together with the Community Development and Environmental Services Department to achieve compliance if problems arise. GOAL 2: DEVELOP A BASELINE MONITORiNG PROGRAM 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. A floristic survey was conducted by Conservation Collier staff. This will comprise the baseline floristic data on which future actions will be based. The site should be inspected by Conservation Collier slaff at least twice a year and thoroughly inventoried at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 ycars) to detect new invasions (by natives or exotics), and cxtinctions. Areas Conservation Collier Program 37 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmlfP!.fnof 54 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 sampling, like plant sampling, should take place at regular intervals (ca. 5-10 years) to detect long-term trends. To date, three (3) photo points have been established in and across from 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. One (1) photo point was established within the boundaries of the preserve. During photo documentations of this point, one photo is taken in each of the cardinal directions (north, east, south and west) and a 360-degree panoramic photo is taken. One (1) photo point was established on the eastern side of Logan Blvd across from the preserve. During photo documentations of this point, a 180- degree panoramic photo is taken from south to north. The third photo point is located on the southern side of Pine Ridge Road across from the preserve. During photo documentations of this point, a 180-degree panoramic photo is taken from west to east. These photos will help to monitor exotic removal and native plant recruitment over time. If necessary, more photo points will be established to aid in management decision activities. Appendix 5 shows before and after photos from these photo points. Photo Point Locations: Logan Woods Preserve 2007 Aenallmage Taken Prior 10 Ex/ensive Exotic Remova! in May 2007 D..._~__."",,=,'_"" """"'~"""1""""'''''''''''''' (;'......' '" ~,$>.:~__'""" CO""" ."".... ...'"-'..... ""'" <l""""""""""'("'..........,~~,.,.".M>o<l" ''''''"_'''''''''''''.'.''"'."""""",,,''''n''''''~.. ,....,,,,,,,(001; Figure 11: Photo Point Locations at Conservation Collier's Logan Woods Preserve Conservation Collier Program 38 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24.2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!enfl1nl<PMnaf 64 GOAL 3: REMOVE OR CONTROL POPULATIONS OF INVASIVE. EXOTIC OR PROBLEMA TIC FLORA AND FAUNA Action Item 3.1 Aequire services of Iieensed and qualilied eontraetor(s) for the removal of invasive, exotic or problematic plant species. Initial exotic removal was conduced in May 2007 and since then, follow-up treatments have been occurring every 3 months and were concluded in May 2008. Bi- annual re-treatment events will then start in October 2008 for two years and willlinally be reduced to once a year in perpetuity. The following (Table 8) describes recommended controls of the majority of the Category I, invasive, exotics by Langeland and Stocker (200 I) as well as staff recommendations. These recommended control methods may be altered by site managers dependent on new information and products available on the control of these species. Staff has added to the table the hand pulling of small seedlings to avoid the overuse of herbicides. Appendix 4 provides a table of the description/biology of these plants from Langeland and Stocker (2001). Table 8: Invasive, Exotic Plant Species Control Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve: Category I species Srientifk Name Common Name(s) Recommcndcd Control(s) A cada auriculifhrmis Earleaf acacia Dioscorea bulbifera Air-potato Lygodilll11 I microphyllum Old world climbing fern Melaleuca quinquenervia Melaleuca, Punk tree. Paper bark I Hand pull seedlings, Basal bark application of 10% Gadon 4 or cut-stump treatment with 50% Garloll 3A. A basal stem application of Garlon 4 is recommended although cut-stem treatments with 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4 are also effective. If bulbils arc present on vines, a basal bark treatment should be used because it will translocate into the bulbils. Collect bulbils from the ground and remove from site. Apply 10% Garlon 4 to stems emerging from tubers. Hand pulling followed by treatment of re-sprouts has also been effective. Foliar applications of Garlon 1%-2% 3A has been effective. Several applications throughout the growing season may be necessarv. Control immediately upon sighting. Thoroughly spray foliage to wet with 1.25% Garlon 4 (4 pt per acre), 0.6% Roundup Pro (maximum 5 pt/acre), or l.O%-3.0lj'~ Rodeo (maximum 7 pt per acre). Only Rodeo can be used if plants are growing in aquatic sites. The poodle cut method may also be used for plants growing high into trees- cut vines and treat lower portions. Do not apply when nlants are under environm~ntal stress. For seedlings and saplings: (1) hand pull, being sure not to i break plant off of root system and remove or place in piles to I help reduce the chance that they will re-root or: (2) Treat with foliar. low volume spot application of 5% Rodeo. For mature I trees: (I) fell large trees with chain saw leaving a level surface, or fell small trees with machete and treat with triclopyr or glyphosate or aquatic Garlon (renovate) products according I to frill and girdle directions on SLN label. Use aquatic versions : where standing water is present. Monitor for resprouting and retreat as necessary. (3) Mature trees arc very difficult to control with foliar annlications. Conservation Collier Program 39 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enfl1nl~f 64 Table 8: Invasive, Exotic ])Iant Species Control Plan for the Logan \\oods Preserve: Categor~ ] species (continued) Scientific Name Common Name(s) Recommended Control(s) Rhodomyrtus Downy rose myrtle Hand pull seedlings, basal bark application of 10%-20% tomentosa Garlon 4 or Foliar of 6qt per acre of Vanquish (dicamba) Hand pull seedlings, basal bark application of 1 00% Pathfinder Cupaniopsis II, or 10%-20% Garton 4 diluted with oil; or cut stump Carrotwood application of 10% Garlon 3A, 100% Brush-B-Gan, 100% anacardioides Roundup Pro, 100% Rodeo, or equivalent glyphosate containino Droduct, or 100% Pathfinder 11. Hand pull seedlings. Cut-stump treatment with 50% Garton 3A, 10% Garlon 4 or a basal bark application of 10% Garlon 4. Schinus Foliar application of Garlon 4, Garlon 3A, Roundup Pro, terebinthifolius Brazilian pepper Roundup Super Concentrate, or Rodeo, according to label directions may be used where appropriate. Glyphosate products are Jess effective when used alone in spring and early summer. Use Rodeo where olants are growing in aauatic sites. Java plum, Mature trees may take up to 9 months to die. Cut-stump Syzygium cumini treatment with 50% Garlon 3A or 10% Garlon 4, or use a basal Jambolan bark treatment with 10% Garlon 4. Tradescantia Oyster plant Hand pull and remove from site. sTJathacea Hand pull seedlings, Foliar treatment with 2-5% Glyphosate in Urena lobata Ceasar's weed water can be sprayed on young plants. Its best to treat in the sorim! or summer crior to seed maturation. Vines - particularly muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) - may become abundant after mechanical treatments or exotic plant removal. This native vine, already present in low densities, can become invasive after disturbances - forming dense colonies, killing hardwoods and palms, climbing into canopy species, and persisting for years. Vitis sp. should be controlled by cutting and foliar treat with herbicides if its populations start to take over. Action Item 3.2 Aequire services of licensed or qualified eontraetor(s) for the removal of invasive, exotic or problematie animal species. To date, two (2) introduced animal species have been documented on the Logan Woods Preserve, the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIF A) and the brown anole. It is doubtful that the total eradication of these species can be achieved. However, staff and/or contractors should take measures to remove RIF A populations close to or on public access trails. 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. Conservation Collier Program 40 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflmliPMnof 54 GOAL 4: RESTORE NATIVE VEGETATION AND MAINTAIN NATURAL HABITATS Action Item 4.1 Maintain a revised GIS map and description of FNAI natural eommunities and disturbed areas on the property. Maintaining updated maps will help to guide restoration efforts Action Item 4.2 Plant additional native plant species in their appropriate habitats Periods following exotic removal 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 !lora in appropriate habitats. Natural area restoration of Logan Woods 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. Planting should occur in early June of each year at the start of rainy season. Recommended date to start replanting is June of 2009. This will be contracted out or volunteer work days will be held to involve neighbors and scout groups. Grants may be sought to assist in funding depending on cost. GOAL 5: DEVELOP A PLAN FOR PUBLIC USE Action Item 5.1 Develop Aecess and Required Facilities for Intended Public Uses A parking lot is not planned to be constructed on the site due to the amount of wetlands present, and to the small size of the site. Parking for the site is available along Sycamore Drive to the north of the site and many neighbors may walk or bike to the site. ADA (American with Disabilities Act) access is available around the outside perimeter via the sidewalks along Logan Blvd. and Pine Ridge Road. Additional access features are depicted in the conceptual level master plan (Figure 12). A trailhead into the preserve will be created off the sidewalk bordering Logan Blvd. The trail will be delineated with posts and rope or posts with small hiking signs every 15-20 feet. An interpretive sign and bike rack will be located just west of the ROW easement off Logan Blvd. This trail will arch in a southwesterly direction and will connect to the sidewalk north of Pine Ridge Road. An additional interpretive sign and bike rack will be placed here. One small mulched trail will branch off to the southeast from the center of the main trail and will lead to a picnic table. The main proposed trail will be approximately 640 feet long and the mulched trail will be approximately 200 feet long. The preserve trail will connect to the sidewalk on Pine Ridge Road via a raised pathway with a culvert. A Collier County right-of~way permit will be obtained prior to the installation. This will be built to allow people access over the ditch that runs along the southern border of the property. This may eventually have to be removed when the County's Transportation Department utilizes the ROW easement. Staff will then work together to re-connect the final improvements. Conservation Collier Program 41 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24,2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manai!enflml<PMnof 54 t: '" o;:.....:e ii: c.,g 0 ~ <II 'E !Il1IIg,ii CIl - iii O'U) E > u; Q) - . . E ~-o"'t"l-g ... iij Q) ~~ "C I'll CIl ::l '" iii a1 ffi E III - ell -- . ~ C- Q) '1l.5 c 1ii <II ~ Q.<1lE in' 0 . " . a- t: Erng~ III 0 0:: g'~=; 0 I "3:5 ~ ~ "0 o . 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Logan Woods Preserve Conceptual Master Plan Conservation Collier Program 42 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!cmeFlfJlJk1!I5 of 54 GOAL 6: FACILITATE USES OF THE SITE FOR E1)UCATIONAL PURPOSES Actions Item 6.1 Develop interpretive sign age to edueate preserve visitors. Once a trail system is complete, site specilic signage will be developed to educate visitors on plant identification and ecosystem information. A specific sign will be made about invasive exotics with before and after photos to show how the site was transformed. This sign may also illustrate the partnerships involved in removing the exotics in this area. Action Item 6.2 Provide preserve broehures in rainproof box on site. An educational brochure outlining the native plant communities present at the preserve will be created by County staff. It will also provide information about invasive exotics. A rainproof box will be installed near the preserve entrance(s). The box will be inspected monthly by the Preserve Manager and refilled as necessary. GOAL 7: PROVIDE A PLAN FOR SECURITY AND DISASnl? PREPAREDNESS Action Item 7.1 Diseourage visitation to the park at night. A sign designating park hours as dawn to dusk will be installed at the entrances to the preserve and adjacent landowners will be given an emergency phone number if they detect human activity on the preserve after hours. If problems arise. the Collier County Sheriffs Office will be contacted to patrol the area on a routine basis. Action Item 7.2 Survey trees along the trail and the perimeter of the property annually for damage Staff will utilize the services of a certilied arborist to determine diseased, weak, or damaged trees/limbs surrounding the trails, benches and picnic tables that should be removcd for safety reasons and prior to hurricane season. This activity is intended to reduce the risk of visitor injury. There are also some melaleuca trees that were killed in place on the private property adjacent to lhe preserve. The property owner has granted permission to cut down any of thc dead trees that may start to lean towards the preserve or the Vineyards community that could potentially damage either fence. Action Item 7.3 Visit preserve within 48 hours after a storm event to assess damage. Staff will take photos of damage and fill out appropriate Collier County Risk Management Department fonns. If damage is extensivc, the preserve will be closed until public safety hazards are cleared. Action Item 7.4 Promptly clear storm debris from preserve. If necessary, a Collier County emergency debris rcmoval contractor will be contracted as soon as possible after the storm to schedule clean-up. Rcmoval 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 Conservation Collier Program 43 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Manaf!emef/I3HM5 of 54 safety hazard will be cleared at the discretion of the Preserve Manager. The trees that may have fallen into the road ways or adjacent sidewalks will be the responsibility of the Transportation Department as they own the easement. As much hurricane debris as possible will be chipped and retained on-site - to be used as mulch for the trail. 4.5 Operational Plan for the Logan Woods Preserve This section provides management recommendations for operation of the Logan Woods 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 actlVlltes for the preserve will include maintaining the trail, fence and signage and to control dumping and littering within and around the preserve. The mulched portions of the trail will be replenished every few years as the mulch breaks down. The Sheriff s Department Weekend Work Program crews can be utilized to lay mulch and to pick up debris within the preserve and along the two main roadways. The garbage cans on site will also need to be emptied on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, this can be done by Program staff or will be contracted out. 4.5.2 Estimated Annual Costs and Funding Sources Preliminary budget estimates for Logan Woods 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. Table 9 shows the activities planned for the next ten years and the initial and annual cost estimate of each activity. Private and public organizations may also provide funding for specilic projects. Funding already secured and utilized for management activities at Logan Woods Preserve include a grant from the Florida DEP Bureau of Invasive Plant Management ($38,000) to conduct the initial exotic removal and/or treatment. Additional grants may be sought to supplement existing management funding to possibly fund trail construction, supplemental planting and signage. Staff will also continue to utilize the Collier County Sheriffs Department Weekend Work program for certain labor projects and may also separately involve the County Scout programs for trail creation and enhancement. 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Table ](1: Potential Contracting for Restoration and 1\lanagement Activities Act;' it~ \pprll\'Cd Conditional Rc.i ectcd Fence, and trail maintenance X Fence installation X Plant and wildlife inventorv and monitoring X Listed species mapping and needs assessmcnt X Restore/enhance encroachment and ruderal areas X Reduce exotic species X Literature development and printing X Intemretive signs develooment and installation X Trail and/or boardwalk installation X Law enforcement and patrol X Conservation Collier Program 47 Agenda Item No. 15E8 June 24, 2008 2"d DRAFT Lo~an Woods Preserve Land Malfl1N&J!iJO liI'tful 5.0 Literature Cited Brandt, L. A. and F. J. Mazziotti. 2005. Marine toads (Blifo marinus). University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Document WECI I. 4pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Digital Information Source (EDlS) Database. Available from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edulpdffiles/UW/UW04600.pdf (accessed November 2007). Campbell, T. 2001. The brown anole. Institute for Biological Invaders: Invader of the Month. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Available from http://invasions.bio.utk.edulinvaders/sagrei.html(accessed November 2007). Campbell, T. S. 1996. Northern range expansion of the brown anole, Ano/is sagrei, in Florida and Georgia. Herp. Review 27: 155-157. Campbell, T. S. 2000. Analyses of the effects of an exotic lizard (Analis sagrei) on a native lizard (Anolis carolinensis) in Florida, using islands as experimental units. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Churchill, M. 2003. Giant marine toad (Bufo marinus) -Introduced Species Summary Project. Columbia University, New York, NY. Available from http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff- burg/invasion _ bio/inv _ spp _summlBufo _ marinus.html (accessed December 2007). Collier County Environmental Services Department. January, 2006. Conservation Collier Logan Woods Interim Management Plan Collins, L. and R. H. Schetfrahn. 2005. Red Imported Fire Ant, So/enopsis invicta Buren (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae). 9pp. Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service Document EENY -195. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Available from http:// edis. i fas. ut1. edu/IN3 5 2 Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC). 2007. List of Florida's invasive plant species. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. Available from http://www.t1eppc.org/listl07list_ctrfld.pdf(accessed October 2007). Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC). 2001. Impacts of feral and free- ranging domestic cats on wildlife in Florida. Tallahassee, FL. Available from http://www.t1oridaconservation.org/viewing/articles/cat.pdf (accessed October 2007) Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) and Florida Department of Natural Resources (FDNR) 1990. Guide to the Natural Communities of Florida. Florida Natural Areas Inventory and Florida Department of Natural Resources. Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). 200?? Managed Area Tracking Record and Element Occurrence Summary for xxx. FNAI, Tallahassee, Florida. ASCGeosciences 2005. Geoenvironmental Services Report Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Mcintosh parcels, Pine Ridge Road and Logan Boulevard South Naples, Collier County, FL. ASC Project No. 05E30n. ASC Document 050732L. Conservation Collier Program 48 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"" DRAFT Lo~an Woods Preserve Land Malfiarlltlltnt Bfdill Johnson, S. 2007. The Cuban treetrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Florida' Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Publication WEC218. 8pp. Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IF AS), University of Florida. Available from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edulUW259 (accessed December 2007) Karim, A. 2007. Status and use of tropical hardwood hammocks and forested residential areas as habitat for resident and Neotropical migratory birds in the Florida Keys. Master of Science Thesis. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 61 pp. Langeland, K. A., and R. K. Stocker. 200 I. Control of non-native plants in natural areas of Florida. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Document SP 242. 34pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Digital Information Source (EDlS) Database. Available from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edulpdffiles/WG/WG20900.pdf (accessed December 2007). Larson, B. c., J. H. Frank, G. M. Allcn, M. B. Main. 2006. Florida's native bromeliads. Univcrsity of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Circular 1466. 10pp. University of Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Digital Information Source (EDlS) Database. Available from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW205 (accessed November 2007). Lee, J. C. 1985. Anolis sagrei in Florida: Phenetics of a colonizing species 1. Meristic characters. Copeia 1985: 182-194. Luidahl, K., OJ. Belz, L. Carey, R.W. Drew, S. Fisher, and R.Pate. 1990. Soil survey ofCoIlier County area Florida. USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Washington, D.C. Masterson, J. 2007. Felis catus. Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce. Fort Pierce, Florida. Available from http://www.sms.si.edu/IRLspec/Feliscatus.htm (accessed November 2007). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS). 2008. Hydrologic statement for south Florida, National Weather Service: Miami, FL. 1145 am EST thu Feb 21 2008. Available from http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ohlhic/current/drought/mfl.htm (accessed February 2008) Schwartz, A. and R. W. Henderson. 1991. Amphibians and reptiles of the West Indies: descriptions, distributions, and natural history. University of Florida Press, GainesviIle. Stimac 1. 1.., and S. B. Alves. 1994. Pest Management in the Subtropics: Biological Control A Florida Perspective. (Rosen 0, Bennett FD, Capinera JL, Ed.) pp. 353-380. Intercept Limited, Andover, Hants SPIO 1 YG, UK. State University System of Florida. 2004 Publication of Archival Library and Museum materials. Aerial Photography of Florida. Available from http://www.uf1ib.uf1.edu/digitallcoIlections/flap/ (accessed February 2008). United States Geological Survey (USGS). 1958. BeIle Mead NW, Florida 7.5 Minule Series Topographic Quadrangle. URS in association with: The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRe). 2006. Railhead Scrub Preserve Land Management Plan: managed by Conservation Collier Program Collier County, FL. June 2007 - March 2017 Conservation Collier Program 49 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2" DRAFT LOf!an Woods Preserve Land MafiWill'llbfJ Bfdill Willcox, E. and W. M. Giuliano. 2006. Red Imported Fire Ants and Their Impacts on Wildlife. Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Publication WEC 207. Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida . Available http://edis.ifas.ufl.edulUW242 Wunderlin, R. P., and B. F. Hansen. 2004. Atlas of Florida vascular plants. [S.M. Landry and K.N. Campbell (application development), Florida Center for Community Design and Research]. Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa. Available from http.l/www.plantatlas.usf.edul. Conservation Collier Program 50 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"d DRAFT LMan Woods PreSelw Land Ma>fi1Ntnlifi1 Bfanl Appendix 1. Deed and Legal Description ofthe Property ., 1--'2:> CONSF.RVA nON COLLIER Pmpeny loonl,llcauOrl Numbaf' 183.91000008&311391080002 . "31!08 OR: 3911 PG: 3610 pre:Pf;redb)'l ElI.n t. tr.a.doMll. h~l" Oft1uofthtC_t1-.ttorM1 3JOl hstT_t...l Trail Mapl... flod......14llZ [941)714-3<<10 RlCORDJOlftOmCmUC0ID50fCOLtlIlCOUm,n IHHf2GO~ U Dum DVlIillf I. Blon. (Lnl eOlS 111H).IO uc m 11.00 ~C',lO mUG coms LOO WARRANTY DEED lHb: UA1utmSUVICJl mUll/mOl lITllIIPflel THIS WARRANTY DEED is made this 2~r-J..- day of ~.Q.r.: IYl-~I 2005. by ROSS W. MCINTOSH, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PRL NORTHWEST LAND TRUST AGR~MENT OArED APRil 1, 1986. whose address is 720 Goodlette Road North, Suite 303, Naples, FL 34102-5656, (hereinafter referred to as ~Grantor"), to COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the Slale of Florida, its successors and assigns, whose post office address is 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Florida, 34112 (hereinafter referred to as "Grantee"). (WherllVllr used herem Iha 1erms "Grantor" and "Grantt;oe" include alllhe piilrtlcs to !hiS IflSlrument andtheif respe<::IIYE!helfs. le{llllrepf!!sentaliyes, suc.cessC>fS anclHlislQns.1 WITNESSETH: That the Grantor, tor and in consideration of Ihe sum Df Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration. receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. hereby grants, bargains, sells. ahens, remises. releases, conveys and cDnfirms unto the Grantee. all thaI certain land situate in Collier County, Florida. to wit: See Attached Exhibit "A" which IS Incorporated herein by reference. Subject to easemonts, restnclions, and reservations of record. rHIS IS NOT HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TOGETHER with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaming, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same In fee Simple torev8L AND the Grantor hereby covenants with said Grantee that the Grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple: that the Grantor has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey said land; that the Granlor hereby tully warrants the title to said land and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said land is tree of all encumbrances except as noted above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Granlor has signed and sealed Ihese presents the day and year first above written. W-.l...-d-'--/i._ (Signature) -~ ~.11_ BY ~.~~ ROSS W MCINTOSH, as Trustee under the PRL Northwest Land Trusl Agreement dated April 1, 1986 ~~ IlL<: (PrlnmClNama) _1/_/ THIS Coe.VEYAffCE ACCFPTEO U THt ~OI.!",.OF COlWTY CC>>IMISSJOftUS, ~ . COUNTY. FLORIDA, PUISu.urr TO ,\GENOA. D"TEOI ~ In:" HO.liL.iJ.L!.:J) Suzanne Howard {PnntedNamel Conservation Collier Program 51 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"' DRAFT LOl{an Woods Preserve Land MGli!aoI",bft Bftful - . . OR: 3911 PG: 3611 STATE OF FLORIDA r("\llfo.ITV 01:: r>nT T TV!') ~,,",^,''''r "~",u''''^}' IWIJU;( I ~ } ~~-- ---~. o ~o ~ ,_ ~.. C'.FlAPHU: see....,-.!': (ptAT) fQ.lf~i' (PLAI) -~ ~~~r,; ~G""'~ ~?t:!~M f<>-Ii;~ ,,~ " ~~~'" ....,'2;~p ~ COLoeN GATE LSTATrs UNIT 34, PLAT BOOK 7, PAGeS 25 ~ ~ " " '" 15 l;; ::t. TRACT '5 LESS THE' PINE R/OCE ROAD R.O,W. 14.1 LOGAN -BOULEVA.RD I!i ~ ""- ~ ~ -~ ~ ~ ",;, "'" I" ~ t:; 11-0 ~ ~ I~_ . '" I I !; I '/ I --~ ~. II PROPOSED PERPETUAL NON-EXCJ.JJSIVIi ROAD R.o. It'.. DRAINAGe. AND l.I11UrY EA5E1tfENT .:w.I.7 ~ fEET It.t7~W. IS'f..!JO' ~ e, ~I . i ':""""'~"'''-- ~ ~ ' 16./ 16 ) / Or/STIHl: 50' EA MtNT / f'OhROW PUR a<;E.S (Ptff P(AT. ;;~7~- os ~ /9 r /8 17 t 171 IFGAI DFSCRIPT/ON' soo SHooT 20BA \. \. .,) (',:) .... NOT A 'SURVEY ... -- LEGEND; ......""-.. ".......... -..............."-.:'-1 'il!f:i.N1ASEMENT V..xY-..:xx><>o<I ~~r;o'ffsEuENT R.o. w. .. HIGHT or WA 1" 1',0.8. "" f"OfNr Of' BtGlNNING P.D.C _ POINT OF ca..,MFNcrMFNT Nor VALID UNLi!:S'51GNED tJ'Y TI1F. SURVi:YOR AND Sl:AtCO 1tI1H THe SVRVErOR'Sf;!.l80S5CD SOl.! C~'i'17rtr;AI~ Qt- ,",V7ffORli'A'nCJlol I UJ-"" .-.-..---... =..':';=~k':':" ns""__.-.-.dl_. ........'" ~"., 6208' 206 WilsqnMiller - --......-._._."-_'fr_..,~ _'-'::::'~"~""" --<-....-.-......-....--.....--.--- .."" ,~, ,nM 010. <>~, <>I; u"'\.ce"ll<. \"V"\H6D,;\",,-w''''' or I:>n~'I"''''~S\,S''b''';'''U\~99~~).N>6 ....~ COI.U~ COUNTY TRANSPORTATION. ENOINI!:mJNO ... CONsmuC7lON It6AN.A.CD.IENT OII11SlOH SXE7t:H OF vf:5(;:.1f1pnON /JONG PART OF tRACT '.::l, CDt./'JF.N I;:'.A ~ ~STA res /IN/T ~'f, PUI T BOOK 7, f'",(;r 2J. COLLIeR COUNTy' FU;;RIOII " ........."', OOCI~ s>lEn """10......, '>.l. ..,,~ O"/i!W7 ' Nr;QZZ a02-010 ro"..r i<!Otl Of XX:J: 2GC 203 Conservation Collier Program 52 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2" DRAFT Lo~an Woods Preserve Land Ma1fla0B!5fJ Bftful . ...* OR: 3911 PG: 3612 *** EXHIBIT "A" PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 38391000008 & 38391080002 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All of Tract 15. Golden Gate Estates. Unit No. 34, in accordance with and subject to the plat recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 23, Public Records of eoUiPr County. Florida. LESS All that part of Tract 15, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 34, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 7. Page 23. of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida. and being more particularly described as fllllows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Tract 15; Thence along the East line of said Tract 15 South 00.28'17" East 330.00 feet; Thence along the South line of said Tract 15 South 89029'42" West 680.00 feet; Thence along the West line of said Tract 15 North 00"30'1 BM West 21.63 feet; Thence along the North line of said Tract 15 North 89<>32'48" East 66.80 feet; Thence leaving said North line North 00024'16" West 20.69 feet; Thence North 89"35'44~ East 389.28 feet; Thence North 49.45'03" East 146.91 feet: Thence North 00"'28'17" West 194,50 feet to the North line of said Tract 15: Thence along the North line of said Tract 15 North 89"29'42" East 11100 feet to the Point of Beginning. AND South 150 feet of Tract 16, Unit 34, Golden Gate Estates, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 23, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida. LESS All that part of the South 150 feet of Tract 16, Golden Gate Estates, Unit 34, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 23, of the Public Records of Collier County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Tract 16; Thence along the South line of said Tract South 89"29'42~ West 111.00 feet; Thence leaving said South Tract line North 00"28"7- West 38.35 feet; Thence North 13"01'28" East 85.70 feet; Thence North 00"28' 17" West 28.33 feet; Thence North 89"29'42H East 91.00 feet; Thence along the East line of said Tract 16 Sautl} OO"28'1r East 150.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, Cun.en'~U"" (:"111,,, - M~lnl",h TruS1 Conservation Collier Program 53 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 20' DRAFT LOf!an Woods Preserve Land MaOlwil",5fj Bfdi1\ Appendix 2. Preliminary Plant List Compiled by Conservation Collier Staff Scientific Name Common Name(s), . Orl in State Status" FNAI"'* FLEPPC."* Acacia auricufiformis earlesf acacia I ntraduced I Acer rubrum red manle Native Ardisis esca/Jonioides marlberrv Native Baccharis halimifolia salt bush Native Bidens alba snanish needle, becaars tick Native Blechnum serrulBtum swamn fern Native Cente/Ja asiatica snadeleaf Native CaJlicama americana beauty berrv Native Cassvtha filiformis love vine, devil's Qut Native CJadium 'amaicense saw crass Native Crinum americanum swamn 1iI1v Native Cuoen/oDsts anacardioides carrotwood Introduced I Cvoerus sn, flatsedne Native Desmodium sn. benaars's lice Native Diodla virainiana Virainia buttonweed Native Diascorea bulbifera airwnotato Introduced I Euaenia mambea red stonner Native Endanoered G5/S1 Ficus aurea strannler fin Native Gnaothafium fBlcatum cudweed Native /lex cassine dahoon HoliV Native flex vomitoria dwarfVouoon holly Native L vaodium microDhvllum old world climbina fern I ntraduced I Mela/euca auinau;nervia melaleuca Introduced I Mikania scandens climbinn hemnvine Native Momordica charantia balsam annle Introduced Mvrica cerifera wax mvrtle Native Myrs;ne fJoridana rIlVrsine Native Oeceoclades maculata monk orchid Introduced Parthenocissus auinauefoJia Virninia-creener, woodbine Native Persia borbonia red bav Native Phlebodium aureum nolden nolvnodv Native Pinus elfiottii var. dense slash nine Native Pluchea SD ~uchea Native Pvschotria nervosa wild coffee Native Quercus minima dwarf live oak Native Rhodomvrtus tomentosa downev rosem rUe Introduced I Rubus trivialis southern dewberrv Native Sabal nalmetto cabba e nalm Native Schinus terebinthffolius Brazilian ner;oer Introduced I Smilax SD, cat briar Native $Dermacoce rostrata rDrostrate false buttonweed Native Svzvaium cumin; 'ava nlum, 'ambolan Introduced I Taxodium distichum It"'Vnress Native Tillandsia balbisiana reflexed wildMnine, northern needleleaf Native Threatened TiJlandsia fasciculata stiff-leaved wild- ine, cardinal airolant Native Endannered Tillandsia nruinosa fuzzvwuzzvaimlant Native Endannered G4/S1 Toxicodendron radicans easternooison-ivy Native T radescantia spathacea ovster Plant Introduced II Urena lobata caesar's weed Introduced II Vilis rotundifolia muscadine nra e vine Native Woodwardia virninica chain fern Native Xvris caroliniana Ivellow-eved nrass Native Xyris fimbriata fringed yellowMeyed grass Native * State Status: prOVIdes status of species according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ** FNAI: provides global rank and state rank according to the Florida Natural Areas Inventory G4 = Apparently secure globally,' G5 = Demonstrably secure globally; 51 = Critically imperiled in Florida *** FLEEPCC: Category I or Category II invasive, exotic species according to the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's 2007 Invasive Plant List Conservation Collier Program 54 Florida Natural Areas Inventory Biodiversity Mabix Query Results UNOFFIOAL REPORT Created 2/tS/2008 (Contact the FNAl Data Services Coordinator at 850.224.8207 for information on an official Standard Data Report) Appendix 3. FNAI Report . ~..1t. . -- , IDllll1>Omoa..II"'RaIl Sulbl200..c n..._......flHlO) no-n4-alor .5011.681_9]641.- www.ln.i._ "-, ,TORip" t A....... l'IPvturPv nY~M INVENTORY Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2nd DRAFT LO'i!an Woods Preserve Land Mmflootnbtt BYtfirt . Report for 1 Matrix Unit: 40541 NOTE: The Biodiversity Matrix includes only rare species and natural communities tracked by FNAl. r---:-~-----~~-1~ I ,_ I' -- i I,.JJ i I I. IkJnloUl , , t~.. "1 COLLIER I,_l' .i,:. . '-;'1"" "!,' ". 'i -,II I I ;,j "J I I I I I 1-'--' i.~ I " .- 1,,': .1 -'-L~'~I~ _7L- ,,' I ':~,.~-i';.i _. , ! Matrix Unit 10; 40541 o Documented Elements Found o Documented-Historic Elements Found 1 UkeI Element Found Sd~nttfic end Common Namel! Myctena amerlcana Wood Stork Description. DOCUMENTED - There is a documented ottummCi! In the FNAI database of the species or community within this Matrix Unit. DOCUMENTED-HISTORIC - There Is a documented occurrence in the fNAl databllse of the species or oommunlty within this Matrix Unit; however the occurrence has not been Observed/reported within the last twenty years. UKEL Y - The speCies or community Is known to occur in this vicinity, and is considered likely within thIs: Matrix Unit becau~: 1. documented occurrence overlaps this and adj8cent Matrix Units, but the documentation isnl precise enough to indicate which of those Units the species or community is actually located in; or 2. there is II documented occurrence In the vicinity and there Is suitable habitat tor that species or community within this Matrix Unit. POTENTIAL - This Matrh: 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. Global Rank Federal stoN' ..... Usting LE SUite Rank G4 S2 LE http://data.labins.org/rnappingIFNAl ~BioMatrixlGridSearch.cfm?sel_ id=4054I &extent=6... 2/15/2008 Conservation Collier Program 55 Agenda Item No. 16E8 d June 24, 2008 2" DRAFT LOf!an Woods Preserve Land MwillNlIl.s& J.iliM FNAI Biodiversity Matrix Page 2 of3 . . Matrix Unit 1D: 40541 20 Potential Elements for Matrix Unit 40541 Scientific and Common Nam.. Global S.... Federll' ..... "'nk "nk ....u. Ustlng Atflene wnicu/Cfria floricjiJna G4T3 53 N LS Florida Burrowing Owl Drymarchon couperi G3 53 LT LT Eastern Indigo Snake Elytraria clJroliniensis var. angustlfofJa G4T2 52 N N Narrow~lea""ed Carolina Scalystem Eumops flOFldanus Gl SI N LE Florida bonneted bat Gopherus polyphemus G3 53 N L5 Gopher Tortoise Lechea cernua G3 53 N LT Nodding Pinweed Unum carter; .var. smallii G2T2 52 N l.E Carter's Large-nowered Flax Mesic flatwoods G4 54 N N Mustefa frenata penlnsulae GST3 53 N N Florida Long-tailed Weasel rvemastylis floridana G2 52 N LE Celestial Lily Nelina atopocarpa G3 53 N LT florida Beargrass Pice/des borealis G3 52 l.E LS Red.cockaded Woodpecker Polyrrhiza findenil G2G4 52 N LE Ghost Orchid Puma con c%r coryl GST1 51 LE LE Florida Panther Rana capito G3 53 N LS Gopher Fmg Rostrhaml,!5.. sociabilisplumbeu5 G4GST3Q 52 LE LE Snail Kite Rcystcnea elata G2G3 S2 N l.E Florida Royal Palm Sceloporus woodi G3 53 N N Florida Scrub Uzard Sciurus niger avice.nnia GST2 S2 N LT Mangrove Fox Squirrel Ursus americanus {/oridanl.!.S G5T2 52 N LT' Florida Black Bear Disdalmer 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. FNAl 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 1 These results are considered unofficial. FNAI offers a Standard Data Request option for those needing certifiable data. http://dataJabins.org/mappingIFNAI_ BioMatrixlGridSearch.cfm?sel - id~4054l &extent~6... 2/15/2008 Conservation Collier Program 56 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"' DRAFT Lo~an Woods Presen'e Land MmuB/IIll!ll6fl BftM Appendix 4. Description/ Biology of Category I Invasive, Exotic Plants Found on the Logan Woods Preserve :;. Descriptionlbiology of these plants from Langeland and Stocker (200 I). :;. 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. Deseription/ Biolog~ of Categor~ I Invasive, Exotie Plants Found on tht, Logan" oods Pn'scrn Scientific Name Common Naml'(sj Description/ Biolog~ Acacia Earleaf acacia A frequent invader of pine lands and disturbed sites. auriculifiJrmis Dioscorea heart-shaped leaves; dies back to tubers in winter in response bulbifera Air-potato to shortened day length, resprouts in spring from tubers; all three species produce aerial bulbils in late summer, early fall. Lygodium Old world climbing Fern with twining, climbing fronds, leaflets unlobed. One of microphyllum fern the most serious natural area weed in Florida. Melaleuca Melaleuca, Punk Tall, highly invasive tree in freshwater wetlands; ex tremely quinquenervia tree, Paper bark high seed production; seeds dispersed by wind following natural or mechanical disturbance. A very aggressive evergreen shrub to 6 ft tal!. Identified by Rhodomyrtus Downy rosc myrtle opposite, simple entire leaves, which are glossy green above, tomentosa densely soft-hairy below, with three main veins form blade base; round, dark Dumle fruit with sweet aromatic flesh. Cupaniopsis ana Carrotwood Invades interior of hammocks; added to Florida Noxious. List cardioides in 1999; bird dispersed. Schinus Dioecious; female trees produce enormous quantities of bird- terebil1thifolius Brazilian pepper dispersed fruit; seed germinate readily; some people experience allergic reactions to the sap. Syzygium cumini Java plum, Large trees, bird- and mammal-dispersed fruits. Jambolan Tradescal1tia Oyster plant Succulent with sword-shaped rosettes of leaves green and svathacea bright purple leaves. - Urena lobata Ceasar's weed Weedy plant, bristly small seeds and spread easily by attaching to humans and animals. Conservation Collier Program 57 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"' DRAFT Lo~an Woods Preserve Land MGlita<iltl100 Bftful Appendix 5. Before and After (Exotic Removal) Photographs Taken at Three Photo Point Locations Established for Logan Woods Preserve. The following photographs were taken at the photo point located within the Logan Woods Preserve. NORTH EAST Conservation Collier Program 58 SOUTH Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"' DRAFT Lo~an Woods Preserve Land Mali/arll...€nt lifaM WEST Conservation Collier Program 59 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 20' DRAFT Loean Woods Preserve Land Maf/wlltll€fi1 Bftful The following panoramic photographs were taken at the photo point located within the Logan Woods Preserve. Conservation Collier Program -l < > o :;E ~ ~ U - I-< o :x: ~ ~ ~ o u.. ~ o:l 60 -l < > o :;E ~ ~ U - I-< o :x: ~ ~ ~ I-< u.. < Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 2"d DRAFT LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Mali/lNltl6i} BI'<fuI The following panoramic photographs were taken at the photo point located on Pine Ridge Road across from the Logan Woods Preserve. ..-l ~ > o ;:;: "-I 0:: U r:: o :>< "-I ~ o u.. "-I co ..-l ~ > o ;:;: ~ U ~ I-< o :>< "-I 0:: "-I I-< u.. ~ Conservation Collier Program 61 Agenda Item No. 16E8 June 24, 2008 20' DRAFT LOf!an Woods Preserve Land Mmflooe.iMI BfdiA The following panoramic photographs were taken at the photo point located on Logan Blvd. across from the Logan Woods Preserve. ...l -0:: > o ~ ;;2 U ~ o e< ~ ;;2 o u.. ~ ell ...l -0:: > o ~ ;;2 U ~ o e< ~ ~ ~ E-< u.. -0:: Conservation Collier Program 62