You made this happen: 1,003 acres protected!

Working cattle ranch in Highlands County conserved

Photos & video footage: Anna Crocitto Panther Tracks. Working Lands. Protected.    Thanks to you, we’ve saved AP Ranch — a 1,003-acre working ranch in Highlands County where critically endangered Florida panthers have been spotted on trail cameras.  Now, this land is protected forever.  And it’s not just for panthers. AP Ranch is home to black bears, crested caracara, eastern indigo snakes, and even the rare Arcadian St. John’s-wort. Why Does This Matter? 🐾 Panthers have fewer than 230 left in the wild. This ranch gives them more room to roam.  🔗 It sits next to 40,000+ acres of already conserved land, helping connect wildlife corridors. 💧 The wetlands on AP Ranch help clean and recharge Florida’s water, flowing into Fisheating Creek.  🐮 It proves that ranching and conservation can thrive together. AP Ranch is located in Highlands County, adjacent to Archbold Biological Station Thank YOU! We’re deeply grateful to the generous landowners of AP Ranch, the Department of Defense, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and to YOU — who truly made this conservation possible. ⬆️ Some of the creatures that call this place home. Now & forever.⬆️ Want to know more? Click here. We purchased a conservation easement on this vital stretch of connected lands, and now it will remain wild forever.  Together, we’ve created something powerful — a win for Florida’s wildlife, water, working lands, and future generations. With gratitude,  The Conservation Florida Team  @conservationflorida  Ready to protect the next wild place? Your continued support fuels moments like this. Let’s keep going. 👉 Join us in protecting Wild Florida 📍 AP Ranch | Lake Placid, FL 📸 Panther trail cam photo at the link here The Lastest in the Land Sign up for our monthly virutal Conservation Crew volunteer meeting! Next meeting: July 3rd Sign up! D Ranch Preserve in Volusia County is now officially open to the public! Learn more! We made the state's biggest state park even bigger! Conservation Florida expanded Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.  Read more! Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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