The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Eva Civic Center in Haines City to discuss the draft management plan for Creek Ranch Wildlife Management Area.
Creek Ranch is a 1,342-acre site on Hatchineha Road east of Haines City that was planned for a residential-commercial development until. the state purchased the property last year for $36.1 million.
It contains a mosaic of habitats including oak hammocks, pastures, scrubby flatwoods and wetlands.
The draft 10-year management plan envisions opening the property for a variety of uses that will include hiking, wildlife observation, fishing, hunting and environmental education.
No date for opening the property to the public has been announced.
Creek Ranch WMA Management Plan Hearing Tuesday in Haines City
Posted in Group Conservation Issues.