Properties acquired by the Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Program are designated as preserves.

• Preserves are properties acquired by the Hernando County Environmentally Sensitive Lands (ESL) Program that meet program criteria (5 Preserves):
• Preserves are publicly owned conservation lands managed to protect natural resources and unique features,
• Recreation on Preserves is intended to be compatible with their natural resources
• Most County Preserves are open to the public during daylight hours with exception of Peck Sink (18279 Wiscon Rd. – by appointment only)
• No hunting or overnight camping is allowed on ESL preserves.