Alexander Springs Wilderness
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| Alexander Springs Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | De Leon Springs |
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| Area | 7,941 acres (32 km²) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Alexander Springs Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Florida and was designated in 1984 by the United States Congress. The wilderness has a total of 7,941 acres (32 km²) and is within Ocala National Forest, which is the oldest National Forest east of the Mississippi River. Alexander Springs is home to a variety of wildlife including otters, aligators, and turtles.
[edit] External links
- Wilderness.net. Alexander Springs Wilderness. The National Wilderness Preservation System. Retrieved on 2006-05-09.
- U.S. Forest Service. Ocala Resource & Land Management. National Forests in Florida. Retrieved on 2006-05-09.
- U.S. Forest Service. About the Ocala National Forest. National Forests in Florida. Retrieved on 2006-05-09.
