An upland buffer is a strip of land along the edge of wetland areas to remain undisturbed with all existing vegetation. Different-sized upland buffers are required depending on the type of development project, type of wetland, or location.

Upland areas may also be areas that are dry and covered with native vegetation or trees. Examples of uplands in our area include flatwoods, pineland scrub areas and oak hammocks.

Units of Development with upland preserves include:

• Unit 2C- Alton
• Unit 5A- Vista Center
• Unit 9A/9B- Abacoa
• Unit 19- Regional Center (Gardens Mall)
• Unit 23- The Shores
• Unit 24- Ironhorse
• Unit 27B- Botanica
• Unit 43- Mirasol
• Unit 44- Bear's Club
• Unit 45- Paseos