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Trust. Information signs at the dock should inform boaters of the potential <br /> presence of the East Indian manatees and green sea turtles in adjacent <br /> waters . Interpretive signs on the nature trail will include information on <br /> protection of listed plant and animal species and their habitat requirements . <br /> 4 . Repair camping area <br /> Background Info : The primitive camping area was completely destroyed during the <br /> 2004 Hurricanes . Coastal Tech will create a similar campsite in the original location . This <br /> will provide users with a designated camping and picnicking area as referred to in the <br /> Management Plan , but will not include grills and the portable toilet at this time . Fire rings . <br /> made from on -site rock and/or spoil materials , will be established to protect the island from <br /> wildfire . <br /> Pg . 10 , Section III - STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Existing <br /> Improvements <br /> A primitive camping area is in place at the northwestern peninsula of <br /> Prange Island . The camp consists of several wooden tables and platforms, <br /> constructed by unauthorized campers of found materials, Australian pine <br /> Trunks, and finished lumber. A fire pit and benches have also been <br /> constructed. <br /> Pg . 10 , Section III - STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Proposed <br /> Improvements <br /> Inland from the dock site a small picnic area with a few scattered <br /> picnic tables and grills and a portable toilet is planned . The picnic area will <br /> serve day use visitors and campers, and should be the origination point for a <br /> nature trail loop that allows visitors to explore the northern half of the island. <br /> Pg . 12 , Section III - STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Proposed <br /> Improvements <br /> The traditional activity of camping will continue at the existing campsite, just <br /> southwest of the proposed picnic area . <br /> Pg . 12 , Section III - STRUCTURES AND IMPROVEMENTS SECTION B . Proposed <br /> Improvements <br /> Provision for primitive camping in the existing campsite, which is the location <br /> of a stand of Australian pines with sparse understory at this time, should <br /> cause no impact to native species. <br /> 3 <br />