Regulations, Incentives, Outreach and Fragmented Ecosystem: Miami-Dade County 

The County adopted a forest property tax program in 1979, passed a forest preservation ordinance in 1984, and created a land acquisition program in 1991. Outreach and filling in the gaps between preservation areas are critical for the survival of a number of species.
Duncan, James; Possley, Jennifer; Gil, Janet; and Grossenbacher, Craig (2020) “Conservation Strategies for a Globally Imperiled and Hyper-Fragmented Ecosystem: Acquisition, Regulations, Incentives and Outreach in Miami Dade County,” Cities and the Environment (CATE): Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 23. DOI: 10.15365/cate.2020.130123
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