Native Plants
National Organizations Directory
As a service to the public, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center collects information on native plant societies, conservation groups, governmental agencies, botanical gardens, arboreta, and other plant-related organizations throughout North America. Click here to add your organization to the directory. Affiliates are organizations that partner with the Wildflower Center to encourage the preservation and use of native plants in different regions of the country.
Florida Defenders of the Environment
Address: 4424 NW 13th St., Ste C-8
Gainesville, FL 32609
Region: Southeast
Phone: (352) 378-8465
Fax: (352) 377-0869
Web: www.fladefenders.org
Organization Scope: State/Regional
Organization Type: Citizen Action Group
Services this organization provides
- Work on restoration projects
- Lobby government
- Natural habitat management
- Open to the public
- Membership program
Native Plant Focus: Primary project is promoting the removal of Rodman Dam and restoration of the free-flowing Ocklawaha river and 7500 acres of floodplain forest. Also work on issues regarding Suwannee River basin. State Greenways System, wildlife corridors, etx.
Publications: The Monitor (quarterly)
Description: FDE promotes conservation, restoration & sustainable use of Florida's natural resources by providing the public & private sector with objective information & analysis developed through a statewide network of volunteer specialists.
Last Update: 2003-12-09
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