Miami-Dade County will hold its Pine Rocklands Conservation Week next week, from Monday through Friday, emphasizing the region’s focus on protecting its diverse ecosystems. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed the event, noting the community’s commitment to sustainable growth and environmental health. “By protecting and expanding these unique forests, we can actively combat the urban heat-island effect, helping to reduce air pollution and prevent heat-related illnesses,” Mayor Levine Cava told
Miami-Dade County news
in a statement.
During this conservation week, residents and interested individuals can follow and explore the pine rockland ecosystem through various social media platforms. The community is invited to engage with content highlighting the beauty and ecological significance of these habitats on Facebook and Instagram. According to the
official release
, a collection of photos and videos will be shared to provide educational insight into one of South Florida’s rarest natural environments.
Pine Rocklands, valued for its rarity and environmental significance, are home to over 450 native plant species. This ecosystem, found only in South Florida, is the exclusive habitat for certain plant species that do not exist elsewhere. It also provides important ecological services, such as water filtration, air purification, wildlife refuge, and opportunities for public interaction with nature.
Conservation efforts for these ecosystems are managed by the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources’ Division of Environmental Resources Management (RER-DERM). The EEL Program, under RER-DERM, oversees more than 28,000 acres of native plant communities, including over 1,500 acres of pine rocklands. As part of the EEL Program, volunteer workdays are organized to assist in the conservation of these habitats. Interested individuals can participate in these activities and contribute to the preservation efforts.
For more information on the pine rocklands and how to get involved, the public can visit the
Pine Rocklands – Miami-Dade
County website
. The event aims to spotlight the intrinsic value of the pine rocklands and mobilize the community toward their ongoing protection.
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