Jessie Werner

Multi-Year Project Seeks to Improve Cattle and Land Management Florida is home to diverse natural landscapes and resources, including vast expanses of grasslands that serve as host to many of the state’s cattle ranches. Maintaining the diversity of Florida’s ecosystems requires striking a balance between Florida’s agricultural productivity and preserving…

Renowned Fifth-Generation Florida Cattleman and Environmental Advocate Brings Decades of Experience to Board Florida Conservation Group proudly announces the appointment of Don Quincey to its esteemed Board of Directors. With his wealth of experience and passion for environmental preservation, Quincy is set to make a significant impact on the organization’s…

Deer Creek Ranch and Quail Creek Ranch Conservation Easements Receive Approval from Governor and Cabinet at June Meeting More than 8,500 acres in the Myakka and Peace River watersheds will now be preserved forever thanks to the Florida Cabinet’s approval of two conservation easements at its June 12th meeting. The…

Florida Conservation Group (FCG) Executive Director Julie Morris joined Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to announce the establishment of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area in southwest Florida.

Learn more about programs that promote ranchland conservation through conservation easements. Having preserved thousands of acres with the knowledge and straightforward approach of a wildlife biologist, FCG Executive Director Julie Morris provides a compelling case for conservation in this episode of Florida Uncut with Mason Gravely.

It is critical we protect our timberlands and ranchlands to preserve a connected natural landscape. The Florida Wildlife Corridor identifies the lands that need to be protected to maintain our native wildlife, watersheds and habitats. Some is already in conservation, but much remains to be done. In the northern part…