Fish Hawk Creek Nature Preserve is a 3,286-acre (1,330 ha) nature preserve in Hillsborough County, Florida.[1] The preserve is managed by Hillsborough County's Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department[2] and is located along the riparian corridor of Fish Hawk Creek, a significant tributary of the Alafia River. As a result, the acquisition and protection of the Fish Hawk Creek Nature Preserve has provided an essential link in assuring the long-term protection of a significant regional habitat corridor. Restoration projects have been initiated on the property.[3] Habitats include pine flatwoods, sandhill, Florida scrub, and creek corridors. The preserve is bisected by Fish Hawk Blvd. and is identified by a north and a south section. The north section of the preserve includes a 2.2-mile (3.5 km) hiking trail and can be accessed through Lithia Springs Regional Park in Lithia, Florida.[4] The south portion of the preserve can be accessed through a parking area near the intersection of Boyette Rd. and Balm Rd. and includes a 2-mile (3.2 km) hiking trail.[5]
| Fish Hawk Creek Preserve | |
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| Location | Tampa, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°49′41″N 82°14′10″W / 27.828°N 82.236°W |
| Operated by | Hillsborough County's Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department |
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edit- ^ Fish Hawk Creek Preserve
- ^ [1] Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management Department
- ^ Project will restore portion of Fish Hawk Creek Preserve August 23, 2007 Southwest Florida Water Management District News Release
- ^ [2] Fish Hawk Creek Preserve - North
- ^ [3] Fish Hawk Creek Preserve - South
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