A major land preservation milestone was reached this month as the 958-acre Double Eagle Ranch in Volusia County was permanently protected under Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP). This ensures the ranch will remain in active agricultural use while safeguarding its timber and wetlands from future development.
Since its creation in 2001, the RFLPP has preserved more than 125,000 acres of Florida’s working agricultural land by acquiring development rights rather than land ownership—striking a cost-effective balance between conservation and continued economic contribution.
Daryl Carter, president of Maury L. Carter & Associates, emphasized the importance of both growth and preservation in Florida’s future:
“More commerce and more business can mean more money for conservation,” Carter said. He added that these efforts spark important conversations about which lands should be preserved, which should be developed, and how to strike the right balance.
This Volusia conservation success joins a growing list of Central Florida properties protected under RFLPP, reinforcing the region’s commitment to sustainable growth, agricultural preservation, and long-term planning.
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