22 acres
Invasive plants treated
County lands were treated for cogongrass, Japanese climbing fern, Chinese tallow, and kudzu.
Natural Resources Management
Natural Resources Conservation
Escambia County helps care for working lands and natural areas through land management, forestry, habitat improvement, and partnerships with local landowners.
A year of conservation work
2025 accomplishments
Recent projects improved habitat, reduced wildfire risk, and connected residents with local agriculture and conservation.
45 acres
Forestry mulched
Mulching improved wildlife habitat and reduced wildfire risk with support from a Florida Forest Service grant.
74 acres
Prescribed burning
Upland pine habitat at Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve received a prescribed burn.
Community partnership
Bat conservation
Girl Scout Troop 95023 installed a bat house at Perdido Bay Boat Ramp as part of its Silver Award project, supporting bat habitat and natural mosquito control.
112 acres
Stewardship Forest
The Southwest Escambia Sports Complex was recognized as a Certified Stewardship Forest and will serve as a land-management demonstration forest.
Local agriculture
Escambia County Agriculture Tour
County staff and partner agencies brought participants to local farms and agricultural processing facilities to meet farmers and learn about agriculture in Escambia County.
435 visitors
Environmental Geocache Tour
The tour welcomed more than 435 visitors at 13 stops, with additional stops planned.
Our work
What we do
Natural Resources Conservation supports healthy ecosystems while helping residents and landowners care for the land.
Manage county-owned lands
Maintain natural areas for ecosystem health, wildlife habitat, and public access.
Care for natural habitats
Conduct prescribed burns, invasive species management, urban forestry, and wildlife management.
Assist working landowners
Partner with state and federal agencies to provide assistance with soil conservation and forestry management.
Land stewardship
Managing natural areas
Invasive species management
Invasive species are non-native plants or animals that negatively affect local environments, economies, or communities. They may be introduced accidentally or intentionally, and can be difficult to control once established.
Division staff work with local and state agencies to manage invasive species on county-owned and adjacent lands. Methods vary by species; mechanical removal and herbicides are among the most common and cost-effective approaches.
Learn more from Six Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
Prescribed fire
Prescribed, or controlled, fires are planned, low-intensity burns that help manage Florida ecosystems. They reduce accumulated fuels and wildfire risk, keep understories open for grasses and other small plants, and return nutrients to the soil.
Prescribed fire is especially important where natural areas meet urban communities, including Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve. Natural Resources staff coordinate with the Florida Forest Service and local public safety officers to conduct burns safely and lawfully.
On the ground
Conservation in action
Get in touch
Contact Natural Resources Conservation
For questions about land management, forestry, or conservation assistance, contact the division.
- Phone
- 850-494-7592
- nrc@myescambia.com
- Office
- 3470 U.S. 29, Cantonment, FL 32533
