Conservation Collier 7/21/14 Agenda Item V.D. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the Five-year update of the Final Management Plan for the Conservation Collier Nancy Payton Preserve. OBJECTIVE: To obtain a recommendation of approval from the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition and Advisory Committee (CCLAAC) for the 5-year update for the Nancy Payton Preserve Final Management Plan, along with direction to approach the board of County Commissioners for approval. CONSIDERATIONS: The Nancy Payton Preserve, located in North Belle Meade, has been in County ownership since December 2005. A final Ten-year Management Plan was developed and approved by the CCLAAC 7/21/14 (Agenda Item VI.A.1.). The approved plan has been operational for the Nancy Payton Preserve since that time. The Conservation Collier ordinance 2002-63, as amended, in section 14.3, directs that “Ten-year Plans shall be updated at least every 5 years.” The attached plan has been updated pursuant to that direction. Updates reflect the change in Department from Facilities to Parks and Recreation, include updated maps, updated property status information, additions to plant or animal lists, status of exotic plant infestations, added amenities, provide for streamlining of text, and revision of the management budget to reflect the CCLAAC-approved Conservation Collier Financial Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no new fiscal impact associated with approving this management plan update. Management costs are consistent with the CCLAAC-approved Conservation Collier Financial Plan. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION: That the CCLAAC recommends approval for the attached proposed Five- year Final Management Plan for Conservation Collier’s Nancy Payton Preserve and directs staff to approach the Board of County Commissioners for approval. PREPARED BY: Christal Segura, Environmental Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department Attachment: Five-year updated Final Management Plan for Nancy Payton Preserve 1 Nancy Payton Preserve Land Management Plan Managed by: Collier County Conservation Collier Program Parks and Recreation Department September 2008 – September 2018 (10 yr plan) (Revised 2014) Prepared by: Collier County Conservation Collier Staff Approved by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners on September 23, 2008 Nancy Payton Preserve Land Management Plan Nancy Payton Preserve Land Management Plan Executive Summary Lead Agency: Conservation Collier Program, Collier County Parks and Recreation Department, Collier County Public Services Division Properties included in this Plan: Folio 61730440005 & 61731240000 Acreage Breakdown: 71 acres Management Responsibilities: Collier County Conservation Collier Program staff Designated Land Use: Conservation and natural resource-based recreation Unique Features: Mature Pine Flatwood Community and Red-cockaded woodpecker foraging habitat Management Goals: Goal 1: Eliminate or reduce human impacts to indigenous plant and animal life Goal 2: Implement a biological monitoring program. Goal 3: Continue to manage populations of invasive, exotic plants in maintenance state Goal 4: Maintain a constant prescribed fire regime Goal 5: Restore canopy and ground cover species in specific areas Goal 6: Native wildlife species management Goal 7: Problem wildlife species management Goal 8: Develop and implement a plan for public use Goal 9: Facilitate uses of the site for educational purposes Goal 10: Officially open preserve for public access Goal 11: Provide a plan for disaster preparedness Acquisition Needs: none Public Involvement: Public meeting(s) were held in 2008 before approval of this plan with residents from the surrounding neighborhood. One additional meeting was held before the first controlled burn. Staff will continue to work with neighbors and local agencies to assist in ORV trespass control. Neighbors may also become involved in volunteer events or activities. Conservation Collier Program 2 Nancy Payton Preserve Land Management Plan Table of Contents LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................2 LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................4 LIST OF TABLES .........................................................................................................................5 1.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................6 1.1 Conservation Collier: Land Acquisition Program and Management Authority ............................................. 7 1.2 Purpose and Scope of Plan .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Location .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 1.4 Regional Significance........................................................................................................................................... 10 1.5 Nearby Public Lands and Designated Water Resources .................................................................................. 10 1.6 Public Involvement .............................................................................................................................................. 13 2.0 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ...................................................................13 2.1 Physiography ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 2.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology ................................................................................................................... 13 2.1.4 Hydrology/Water Management ...................................................................................................................... 13 2.1.2 Geology .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.1.3 Soils ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 2.2 Climate .................................................................................................................................................................. 15 2.3 Natural Plant Communities ................................................................................................................................ 16 2.4 Native Plant and Animal Species ........................................................................................................................ 17 2.5 Listed Species ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 2.5.1 Listed Plant Species ........................................................................................................................................ 22 2.5.2 Listed Wildlife Species ................................................................................................................................... 24 2.6 Invasive, Non-native and Problem Species ........................................................................................................ 26 2.6.1 Exotic Wildlife Species .................................................................................................................................. 26 2.6.2 Invasive and Problem Plant Species ............................................................................................................... 26 2.7 Forest Resources .................................................................................................................................................. 27 2.8 Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Resources .......................................................................................... 27 3.0 USE OF THE PROPERTY ...................................................................................................28 3.1 Previous and Current Use ................................................................................................................................... 28 3.2 Planned Uses and Assessment of their Impacts ................................................................................................ 29 Conservation Collier Program 3 Nancy Payton Preserve Land Management Plan 3.3 Adjacent Land Uses . ........................................................................................................................................... 33 3.4 Prospective Land Acquisitions ........................................................................................................................... 33 3.5 Analysis of Multiple-Use Potential ..................................................................................................................... 33 3.6 Proposed Single - or Multiple - Use Management ............................................................................................ 34 4.0 FUTURE USE OF THE NANCY PAYTON PRESERVE INCLUDING MANAGEMENT ISSUES, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ......................................................34 4.1 Management Plan Framework