NFLT Background

North Florida Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to permanently preserving natural areas and special places in North Florida. Founded in 1999, the organization has helped to conserve more than 1,000 acres in the region. NFLT adheres to the policies and guidelines of our national affiliate organization, the Land Trust Alliance. We operate with a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board, and an Executive Director. Standing committees perform the required operations of the organization, working on Land Conservation and Stewardship, Fund Development, Communications, Governance and Finance. NFLT covers a geographical region of seven counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns. Financial support is derived from grants, multi-year sponsorships, memberships, and government participation in land purchases.

Working to create an opening from Oar House property into Guana Preserve August 27, 2009

Highlights of North Florida Land Trust

• Manages 3 Conservation Easements totaling almost 400 acres in Duval—Mandarin, Atlantic Beach, and St. Johns—Anastasia Island
• Owns 41 acres: St. Johns County, Gloria Child Goelz Preserve—Ponte Vedra Beach
• Owns 30 acres: Duval County, Pescatello Island—Timucuan Preserve
• Owns 4.67 acres: Duval County, Bogey Creek Landing—Pumpkin Hill
• Conserved 250 acres: Clay County, North Fork Ranch—Black Creek
• Assisted in conserving 265 acres: Clay County, Moccasin Slough—Fleming Island

Current NFLT projects

• 160 acre conservation easement, Nassau County
• Potential conservation easement over 80 acres off Collins Road—Duval County
• Fundraising for 82 acres in Duval County­—Pumpkin Hill
• Potential donation, over 3 acres, Ponte Vedra Blvd., St. Johns County—Ponte Vedra Beach