Imperial Marsh Preserve |
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Imperial Marsh Preserve (IMP) is located in southeastern Lee County in the western portion of Section 21,
Township 46 South, Range 27 East. The southern boundary is along Corkscrew
Road approximately 7 miles east of I-75. There is an agricultural berm and ditch
along the western boundary and a berm along the northern boundary. The
eastern boundary runs through improved pasture land.
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The Preserve consists of a mosaic of both human-altered and natural plant
communities including swamps, pine flatwoods, oak hammock, and improved
pasture lands. Past agricultural practices have disturbed about 75% of the
Preserve. |
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| Restoration Activites: |
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- Removal of Brazilian pepper and melaleuca from cypress heads in agricultural fields
- Future site of Lee County DOT migitation for Corkscrew Road widening
- Check back in the near future for update
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| Recreation Opportunties: Hiking, Bird Watching, Nature Study/Photography |
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| At this time, no public recreation amenities are proposed at Imperial Marsh
Preserve. Restoration activities over the next several years will not be conducive
to recreation on the Preserve (see Land Stewardship Plan for more information). |
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