The council assists FDACS by reviewing plant species proposed for the Florida endangered, threatened or commercially exploited plant list.

The Florida Endangered Plant Advisory Council (EPAC) advises and assists the department by reviewing plant species included in and proposed for the Florida endangered, threatened or commercially exploited plant list.

The council operates under the authority of Section 581.186, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

Membership Requirements

Total Members: 7 – Appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture

• One representative of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
• One representative of the Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association, Inc.
• One representative of the Committee for Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals
• One representative of the Florida Forestry Association
• One representative of the Florida Native Plant Society
• Two botanists, each of whom must be a staff or faculty member at a state university

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the department.