On December 5th, 2023 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider releasing their easements on Split Oak Forest in addition to releasing the 100 acres of the park south of the road back to Osceola County without restrictions regarding conservation. FWC has been doing a job managing the property for both rare plant and animal species and for public recreation and has an obligation to the public to protect Split Oak from development. CFX and Osceola County are hinging their arguments on the assertion that the 1,500 acres low-quality land that is not only inaccessible to the public but would be adjacent to the toll road is improving the conservation value of Split Oak Forest. The Orange County BCC board voted to stop supporting the alignment of the Osceola Parkway Extension through Split Oak Forest, aligning themselves with their charter.
Join the Discussion: Attend FWC Meeting on December 5th to Voice Your Opinions on Split Oak Proposal and Easement Release
The meeting is at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on International Drive. We have a fund to reimburse you for parking. There's a garage attached to the hotel, they'll validate your ticket at the meeting to reduce it to $15.
Arrive at or before 12:30 to sign up to speak. We, as a group, will be restricted to one hour. We will also likely be time limited by individuals, perhaps as little as one minute, but more likely 2-3 minutes. If you plan to provide something written to the commissioners the day of the meeting, print out eleven copies and hand them to the clerk.
