Who We Are
We are scientists, ranchers and conservation and policy experts who advocate, educate, and facilitate land conservation and other private land incentive programs.
Our focus is the conservation of Florida’s natural and agricultural lands, especially the vast ranchlands of southern Florida. Our goal is to advance science-based land protection in Florida.
What We Do
We protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and working lands through advocacy and utilizing the best available science to implement land protection on the ground.
We are committed to ensuring that our conservation land protection programs work in areas most important for protecting our water, wildlife, and way of life.
Where We Work
We work to protect Florida’s natural and working lands including the vast ranchlands of south Florida and the working forests of north Florida.
Specific Focus Areas
- Florida Prairie Region
- Peace River Valley
- Big Bend Forests & Watersheds
Land Conservation
The Florida Conservation Group focuses on the conservation of both natural and agricultural lands. We support land protection programs and conservation incentives and fight for science-based land conservation funding. We are active on the local, state and federal levels.
Conservation Science
Florida is a leader in science-based land conservation. We collaborate with scientists, policymakers, agencies, and landowners to ensure that the state’s highest-priority lands are identified and protected.
Working with Landowners
The Florida Conservation Group advises and assists landowners throughout the land acquisition process from beginning to end. We are experts in ecology, agriculture, real estate and the policy process.