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0 VIII. CONDITIONS PARTICULAR TO THE PROJECT SITE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED IN THE MANAGEMENT PLAN The management plan for the project site is mentioned throughout this Agreement, and is particularly described in Paragraph 1.b. of Section Ill above. In addition to the various conditions already described in this Agreement, which apply to all sites acquired with FCT funds, the management plan shall address the following conditions that are particular to the project site and result from either representations made in the application that received scoring points or observations made by the FCT staff during the site visit described in Rule 9K -4.010(2)(f), F.A.C.: 1. Outdoor recreational facilities including walking trails, boardwalk, wildlife observation areas and interpretive displays shall be provided. The facilities shall be developed in a manner that allows the general public reasonable access for observation and appreciation of the natural resources on the project site without causing harm to those resources. 2. A permanent recognition sign shall be maintained in the entrance area of the project site. The sign shall acknowledge that the project site is open to the public and was purchased with funds from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program. Such recognition shall also be included in all printed literature and advertising associated with the project site. 3. Regularly scheduled and ongoing educational programs that promote the protection of natural resources shall be provided at the project site. 4. A survey of vegetative communities and plant species shall be conducted on the project site. The management plan shall detail how the survey shall be used during development of the site to ensure the protection, restoration, and preservation of the natural resources on the project site. 5. The mangrove swamp, coastal maritime hammock and xeric scrub communities that occur on the project site, and adjacent seagrass beds, shall be preserved and appropriately managed to ensure the long-term viability of these vegetative communities. b. The project site shall be managed in a manner that protects and enhances habitat for listed wildlife species that utilize or could potentially utilize the project site, including the manatee, gopher tortoise, bald eagle, wood stork, white ibis, roseate spoonbill and other wading birds. Coordinate with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the management of the project site for the protection of listed species and listed species habitat. Conduct periodic surveys of listed species using the project site to ensure the protection of listed animal species and their habitat. Funded/Joint Acquisition/99-055-P9A 11/30/1999 FINAL 13