The Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation (FGTF) was established as a 501(c)(3) organization at the beginning of the 21st century to advocate for a statewide system of greenways and trails, which includes Florida’s wildlife and ecological corridors. FGTF serves as a strategic partner to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and others to advance the state’s greenways and trails system.

To guide its work, the Board of the FGTF adopted its first Strategic Plan in 2014 to champion the development of long-distance multi-use trails and support the proposed SUN Trails legislation and regional paved trail efforts. That Plan has been updated to set forth a framework for the FGTF’s continued participation and commitment as a champion of a statewide connected paved trail system that includes trails within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The comprehensive greenways and trails network includes both paved trails as defined by the SUN Trails system that are accessible to all levels of ability and mobility as well as natural (unpaved) trails that all provide wildlife corridor and ecological connectivity.

To view the entire strategic plan, click here: