A Sentinel Landscape is an area designated by the U.S. Departments of Defense, Agriculture, and Interior. Sentinel landscapes provide focus areas where these agencies work together with other public agencies and private partners. The partnership strives to maintain compatible land uses that conserve listed species habitat and minimize encroachment threats and constraints to military missions. Northwest Florida was designated a Sentinel Landscape on February 15, 2022. 

Kent Wimmer, Senior Representative and Coordinator for the Northwest Florida Sentinel Landscape, will give a presentation on this recent designation. It’s purpose is to create a regional partnership platform for the NWFSL, increase recognition of Sentinel Landscapes within Florida, and enhance coordination and problem-solving ability among stakeholders and partners (including landowners, military, state natural resource and agricultural agencies, funding agencies and entities, and NGOs). This will address resiliency and sustainability challenges to military installations, working lands and wildlife.