There is a relict experimental eucalyptus plantation from the 1930's. The trail passes through cypress bayheads, pine-palmetto flatlands, hardwood hammocks and open pine prairies. Wildflowers are abundant from March until November. It borders the Withlacoochee River in the southwest and the Little Withlacoochee River in the northern section and crosses numerous streams which drain the tract. Eagles, deer, turkeys, and several other native Florida animals inhabit the area.
Fishing is good here.
Green Swamp Water Management Area offers a variety of plants, animals, and topography. There are mile-wide pastures, extensive riverine swamps, and relict sand dunes supporting longleaf pine, turkey oak, and wiregrass. The trail passes through many large oak hammocks as well as pine flatwoods, palmetto prairies, and cut-over timber lands which are being allowed to regenerate. One segment of trail overlooks the river and its rapids some 20 feet below. Deer, feral pigs, alligators, fox, bobcat, otter, and armadillos are frequently seen.