The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 1.2 million acres of critical natural lands in Florida.

Florida Forever

On May 2, the 2008 Legislative Session of the Florida Legislature 
ended on a positive note for the state's landmark conservation program, Florida Forever. A bill to extend the program to 2020 received unanimous approval in both the House and Senate, and funding for Florida Forever was included in the FY 2008-2009 budget.  Learn more >>
 

What's New

• Python Invasion: They're swimming to the Keys!
• Green Earth Expo 2008: See you there!
• Red-cockaded Woodpeckers Return to Central Florida: Video
• Cypress—trees with knees? Podcast: Discover these oddities of nature.
   

Press Releases

House Passes Florida Forever Successor Bill
April 30, 2008

Senate Approves Florida Forever Successor Bill
April 23, 2008

House leaders agree to include $300 million in next year's budget for Florida Forever
April 18, 2008

Budget Conference Committee Convenes Today to Determine Fate of Next Year's Florida Forever Funding
April 17, 2008

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Places We Protect

The Disney Wilderness Preserve is a remarkable place to experience natural Florida.

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Newsletter

Read the Winter 2008 Newsletter (.pdf, 542 kb)