Intermixed in the flatwoods are cypress, saw palmetto, and open prairie wetlands accentuated by an abundance of wildflowers. Hillsboro Pineland is home to a variety of birds, butterflies, and mammals because of its size and diverse habitat. Observed species of birds include the great horned owl, wood stork, solitary sandpiper, pileated woodpecker, osprey, and merlin. A master plan is tentatively scheduled to be completed by late spring 2001, with design finished in the winter of 2002. The site is slated to open to the public in early 2003.
Current access is limited to organized group nature walks.