Barberville Mitigation Bank
The Barberville Mitigation Bank, located and owned by Volusia County was permitted in 1996 by the St. Johns River Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The land encompasses 1,083.29 acres of conserved and restored land that will be managed in perpetuity.
This property serves as a crucial link to connect wildlife to the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Located within the St. Johns River (Wekiva to Welaka Basin), the mitigation bank will preserve and restore various habitats, including:
- Cypress swamps
- Mixed wetland hardwoods
- Hydric pine flatwoods
- Freshwater marshes
- Associated uplands, such as longleaf pine, wiregrass prairies, and pastures
The permits for this project go beyond management and preservation, requiring wetland enhancement/restoration and upland management. Once all credits are sold and transferred, the mitigation bank will be supported by a Perpetual Long Term Financial Mechanism, ensuring the property remains conservation land forever.
