The Barley Barber Swamp is such an area. The uniqueness and beauty of the swamp, its remote location and its value as a wildlife habitat make it an area of special concern and worth saving. Refer to Wildlife in the Swamp for information on the inhabitants of the swamp. To find out more about the history of the Barley Barber Swamp, refer to History of the Barley Barber Swamp . The swamp is located near Indiantown, east of Lake Okeechobee off State Road 710.
Visitation is by appointment only.
FPL acquisition FPL purchased the swamp and surrounding lands in 1972 and site evaluation studies conducted in 1973 identified the swamp as worthy of preservation. This area has been set aside as a nature preserve and its natural beauty remains intact for all to enjoy. The Barley Barber Boardwalk , originally completed in 1980 and rebuilt in 1992 offers visitors an opportunity to view a unique wetland and upland community as it may have existed before the vast land alterations and water control efforts of the last 100 years.