Joining the passion of individuals, with the resources of the entrepreneur and the power of government, all guided by science Nokuse is a 55,000 acre private nature preserve located in …
Restoration Projects
Nokuse is converting plantations of sand pine, loblolly pine, and slash pine back to the historic longleaf pine communities. On most sites, the off-site pines are clearcut and longleaf pine …
Threatened & Endangered Species
Nokuse is home to a wide variety of native plants and animals. Inventory of the species present is an ongoing process, and new records are discovered regularly. Many of the …
Gopher Tortoise
The gopher tortoise is a large (8-15 inches length), terrestrial burrowing turtle with large, shove-like forelimbs and small elephantine rear feet. Gopher tortoises grow slowly and may require 18-20 years …
Mitigation Bank
NOKUSE WETLANDS MITIGATION BANK The 2206-acre Nokuse Mitigation Bank is located in southeastern Walton County between Freeport and Bruce, south of SR 20. The Bank is bordered by Black Creek …
Education
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is an environmental education facility serving 4th and 7th grade students, teachers and professional audiences during the school year. The Center is nestled in the …