Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Perdido River Land Conservation and Habitat Enhancements --the Proposed Program Consists of the Acquisition and Management of Approximately 10,000-12,000 Acres in the Perdido Watershed, Located in Baldwin County, Al. the Initial Activity Proposes to Acquire and Place Into State Conservation Management Approximately 2,684 Acres, With an Additional 8,000-10,000 Acres to Be Acquired in Future Amendments. the Parcel Contemplated Is Currently in Silviculture Use. Adcnr Has Been Engaged in Conversation With a Landowner About Potential Acquisition of an Approximately 2,684-ACRE Parcel, Located Within an Area Known as the Magnolia South Tract. Upon Acquisition, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Would Conduct Habitat Management and Stewardship Activities, Which Could Include Prescribed Burning, Invasive Species Removal, Longleaf Pine Restoration, and Protection and Habitat Enhancements for Species Including the Gopher Tortoise. Acquired Land Would Become Part of the Perdido Wildlife Management Area and Be Accessible to the Public for Recreational Use.