Land Management Plans in Development
The content of FWC Land Management Plans (LMP) is guided by Chapter 253 and Chapter 259 of Florida Statutes and Chapter 18-2 of Florida Administrative Code. The scope of an FWC LMP covers the management of fish, wildlife, and their associated habitats; recreational opportunities on the area; and management of cultural resources found on the area. LMPs do not cover fishing, boating, public use, or hunting rules and regulations. For an opportunity to comment about the development of fishing, boating, and hunting rules and regulations, you can find more information on the FWC Rules and Regulations page. Questions regarding the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) shall be directed to the Division of State Lands
To receive preliminary copies of LMPs in development, please contact FWCMgmtPlan at FWCMgmtPlans@myfwc.com
LMP Development & Approval Process
Step one, Resource and Management Overview, is developed and distributed.
Step two, Stakeholder input is received at the management Advisory Group (MAG) meeting.
Step three, FWC biologists &LCP program planners develop a preliminary LMP.
Step four, Public hearings take place.
Step five, FWC review and approval of draft LMP.
Step six, partner agency and Division of State Lands compliance review of the draft LMP.
Step seven, Review and approval at the ARC meeting.