FL I. Big Cypress Bend. Acreage: 650. 



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Location: Collier County; along the north side of U.S. 41, W of Royal Palm — 



Hammock, and contiguous with the Fahkahatchee Strand. > 



Description: A Registered Natural Landmark. A mature stand of cypress which 

 is exceptionally sound and free of heart rot. Trees reach 100 ft in height and 

 range from 4 to 5 ft dbh. Some have clean trunks for 50-60 ft to the first branch. 

 Occasional trees of the native royal palm occur in this stand. In addition to the 

 cypress, there are about 100 acres of saw-grass prairie and an equal tract of pal- 

 metto hammocks. 



Encroachments: Drainage operations by a development corporation may even- 

 tually jeopardize the future of this area. Changes in the water levels can have 

 far-reaching effects in this low-lying country. 



Ownership: Mr. Lester J. Norris. 



Data source: NPS. 



