Keeping North Florida Wild is a visual journey celebrating the North Florida Land Trust’s first quarter-century of conservation. Since its founding in 1999, NFLT has worked to protect the irreplaceable landscapes, wildlife habitats, and cultural treasures that define the region. This retrospective captures the organization’s journey from its first preserved acre to the thousands of acres now under protection, revealing how a shared vision and steadfast commitment have shaped one of Florida’s leading conservation organizations.

Through a collection of compelling essays, archival images, and vivid contemporary photography, the book chronicles the places, people, priorities, and partnerships that have driven NFLT’s mission. It highlights milestone acquisitions, transformative restoration projects, and the innovative strategies that have allowed NFLT to safeguard wetlands, forests, working lands, and wildlife corridors.

Organized as both a historical record and an inspiring call to action, Keeping North Florida Wild places NFLT’s work in the broader context of environmental change, development pressures, and the urgent need for sustainable stewardship. Readers will explore the O2O Wildlife Corridor, learn about iconic preserved properties like Smith Lake Preserve and Little NaNa Dune, and see how partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and private landowners have expanded the scale and impact of conservation.

More than a chronicle of the past 25 years, this book is a testament to what collective action can achieve and a reminder that the next chapter of protecting North Florida’s natural heritage depends on the continued support and engagement of the community.

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