The Volusia Conservation Corridor is the wild heart of Volusia and Flagler Counties. On a statewide scale, the corridor is an important linkage in Florida’s system of greenways.  The southern part of the corridor connects to the St. Johns River and a series of important conservation areas to the south, which form the headwaters of this American Heritage River.

To the north, the corridor links to a series of conservation areas including Heart Island Conservation Area, Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, and Lake George State Forest, which span along the eastern shore of the St. Johns.  On the opposite shore are wilderness areas of the vast Ocala National Forest.  By design, the corridor is an important link connecting over a million acres of publicly managed conservation lands--a continuous landscape of protected lands stretching from the Everglades to the Okeefonokee.  


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Tiger Bay State Forest is a 23,000-acre bay swamp ecosystem located between Daytona Beach and DeLand. It is prime habitat for a host of wildlife, from black bear to bald eagle. Activities to enjoy include hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife observation, photography, primitive camping, boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking. The forest also functions as a Wildlife Management Area by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Hunting of whitetail deer, wild hogs, and small game is permitted during designated seasons. Information about this property can be found on the Florida Department of Forestry’s web site
www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/tiger_bay.html .

Directly to the west of Tiger Bay State Forest is the 39,000-acre Plum Creek property. Although timbering is allowed on this privately-held tract, the property is now encumbered by a conservation easement which ensures its long-term protection. A multi-use trail running from US 92 to SR 40 is planned to provide recreational access.

Lake Ashby Park is located on Boy Scout Camp Road off of SR 415. The whole family can enjoy the 64 acres Park which offers boat access, as well as hiking, horseback riding, camping, picnic areas and a playground for children. A lengthy boardwalk provides access to ancient cypress trees and wildlife observation points.