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Mullins (University Highlands)
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508+/- acres comprised of 297 widely scattered, undeveloped lots within the University Highlands subdivision. There are approximately 6,000 lots within this large platted subdivision located east of DeLand, generally extending from U.S. 92 south to Lake Helen. This subdivision, which was created in the 1960s, is practically undeveloped. Access within the interior of the subdivision is extremely limited.

The dominant habitats in this area are wet flatwoods, strand swamp and basin swamp. The flatwoods are dominated by slash and pond pine. Bald and pond cypress dominate the strand swamps, while the basin swamps are dominated by loblolly bay. Several of the lots within the area, which may include the subject property, have been harvested. The pine and cypress trees have been removed and not replanted. Much of the harvesting does not appear to follow approved Best Management Practices. Several of the lots are adjacent to several hundred acres owned by the State of Florida and managed by the Volusia School District (Bicentennial Youth Park). The southeastern portion of the University Highlands subdivision is contiguous to the Volusia Conservation Corridor, as defined by the State’s Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC).