How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

A new mapping tool allows local governments, conservation groups and landowners to understand how their land-use decisions affect wildlife and natural resources.

By: Sarah Lockhart, University of Florida and Thomas Hoctor, University of Florida, The Conversation

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Published: April 13, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Sarah Lockhart, University of Florida and Thomas Hoctor, University of Florida

Florida added nearly 3 million residents from 2010-2020, making it the fastest-growing state in the United States during that time.

On any given day, a Florida county commission or municipality may approve a new subdivision, a transportation agency may select the route of a highway expansion, or a rancher may decide whether to sell land for development. As new neighborhoods, roads and infrastructure …

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