Florida approves $12.9m easement to protect 5,610 acres of family ranch
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The easement keeps 5,610 acres of the Hendrie Ranch in agricultural use and preserves wildlife habitat, preventing future development that could alter the local economy and ecosystem.
A 5,610-acre section of Hendrie Ranch will remain undeveloped due to a $12.9 million conservation easement. This agreement, approved by state officials, allows continued agricultural use while protecting the land from development. The ranch supports cattle, hay production, and timber harvesting alongside diverse wildlife habitats. It is part of Florida's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program to safeguard agricultural properties.
A conservation easement is a legal agreement that limits land development while allowing owners to continue farming or ranching; Florida's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program provides funding to protect such agricultural properties.
- •Watch for any additional easement agreements announced under the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
- •Monitor how the protected land is managed for cattle, hay, timber, and wildlife over the coming years