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FWC releases revealing report on the future of Florida's wildlife

When people compare a map of Florida as it is currently to a map reflecting predicted development by the year 2060, there is usually a gasp. The amount of anticipated development is stunning, and the byproduct is the loss of wildlife as the lands they inhabit become urbanized. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) tackled the challenge of predicting what may be in store for wildlife 50 years from now if growth trends continue. The results are available in the FWC publication "Wildlife 2060: What's at stake for Florida?" This document looks at the future of Florida's fish and wildlife resources in a practical and objective way.

Please follow the link below for the full report.