Preserving Florida's
Water, Wildlife, and Way of Life.

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 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.

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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.

Land Conservation Programs

Learn more about the principal conservation programs.
Florida spoonbills

State

Federal

Local

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Protecting Florida Every Day

Over $2 Million
in Grants in 2024

70,000 Acres
Protected

4 Newly
Protected Areas