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The Ocala National Forest is the second largest nationally protected forest in the U.S. State of Florida. It covers 607 square miles (1,570 km 2 ) of North Central Florida . It is located three miles (5 km) east of Ocala and 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Gainesville .
The Billies Bay Wilderness is part of Ocala National Forest.The 3,092-acre (13 km 2) wilderness was established on September 28, 1984.The mostly marshy and swampy nature of the area is indicated by the word 'bay' as part of the name, since this is a Floridian term for swamp.
The Silver Springs colony has continued to grow in size and range, being commonly sighted in both the park grounds, the nearby city of Ocala, Florida, and the neighboring Ocala National Forest. [29] Individuals likely originating from this colony have been seen hundreds of kilometers away, in St. Augustine, Florida and St. Petersburg, Florida.
A map view of Ocala National Forest. Two studies found that the use of corridors created long-lasting benefits for black bear population in the state. Researchers compared the bear population in the Ocala National Forest to the population of a fragmented residential area of Lynne, Florida surrounded by roadways. The sites were chosen based on ...
The Little Lake George Wilderness is part of Ocala National Forest. The 2,833-acre (11 km 2) refuge was established on September 28, 1984. The Wilderness is at the confluence of the St. Johns and Oklawaha Rivers.
U.S. Forest Service Alexander Springs Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Florida and was designated in 1984 by the United States Congress . The wilderness has a total of 7,941 acres (32 km 2 ) and is within Ocala National Forest , which is the oldest National Forest east of the Mississippi River .
In early 1994, college students John Edwards and his big sister met for what was supposed to be a fun weekend camping trip at Ocala National Forest in north central Florida.It turned into a nightmare.
Ocala National Forest — in northeastern Florida. Pages in category "Ocala National Forest" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.