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Collaborators Celebrate Groundbreaking of Tosohatchee Trailhead, Improvements in Access to Florida Trail
Corridor Foundation, Trust for Public Land, Florida Trail Association, Disney, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission collaborate on trail
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[{"type":"text","content":"Vice Mayor and Orange County District 5 Commissioner Kelly Semrad (Center) joined by conservation leaders at the groundbreaking of the Tosohatchee Trailhead Corridor Foundation, Trust for Public Land, Florida Trail Association, Disney, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission collaborate on trail access ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation (FWCF), Trust for Public Land (TPL), Florida Trail Association (FTA), Disney, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) joined to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new trailhead at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area in Orange County. The Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area consists of more than 30,000 acres. It is an important part of the St. Johns River watershed in eastern Orange County and is a popular destination for visitors wanting to experience wild Florida. It hosts several miles of the Florida Trail along an extensive mosaic of conservation lands spanning nearly 100 miles from Volusia County in the North down to Okeechobee County in the South. The new trailhead on the north side of Tosohatchee is planned for opening in 2027. It is the first step in a two-year initiative supported by the Disney Conservation Fund that will establish at least five official trailheads throughout the state, connecting the public to the Florida Wildlife Corridor. This collaboration between Disney, the Corridor Foundation, TPL, and FTA will enhance access, safety, and trail amenities for visitors to the Florida National Scenic Trail and Florida’s multiuse trail networks, while progressing towards a longer vision of seeing a fully connected Wildlife Corridor. Vice Mayor Kelly Semrad, District 5 Commissioner for Orange County, welcomed the attendees and shared the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor for conservation, water quality, wildlife habitat, and the economy. She expressed that the groundbreaking ceremony highlighted the dedication and hard work of those striving to improve access to nature for the community. Their efforts not only benefit visitors and current residents, but also create a lasting legacy for future generations. “We are grateful to Disney for their generous support of this trailhead initiative and to our partners at the Trust for Public Land and the Florida Trail Association for h...