hickory (Carya aquatica), Southern wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), Florida maple (Acer floridanum), and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Species of softwood trees include the variety of both Needle palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) and Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor), Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), and Redbay (Persea borbonia). The endemic Florida Nutmeg (Torreya taxifolia) trees are restricted to the limestone bluffs and their ravines within Torreya State Park, along the east bank of the Apalachicola River in northern Florida and southern Georgia. It was one of the first federally listed in 1984. It is a Critically endangered species on the IUCN Red List, due to estimated 98% decline in mature individuals within the last three generations. Its total extent of occurrence is estimated to be about only . The Apalachicola valley served as a refugium for T. taxifola during the last ice age, when its range shrank due to cooler temperatures. Fauna Many animals can be seen in the park. Some of the mammals there include deer, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, fox, skunk, rabbit, bobcat and black bear. Dozens of species of birds can be viewed. Numerous species of amphibians and reptiles exist there as well, such as the Eastern Hognose Snake, gopher tortoises, and the rare Apalachicola dusky salamander. Recreational activities The park has such amenities as birding, boating, hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. It also has concessions, a museum and interpretive exhibit. The Apalachicola River Bluffs Trail, a National Recreational Trail, is part of the park. Gallery References External links Torreya State Park at Florida State Parks Torreya State Park at State Parks Torreya State Park Trails at Florida Department of Environmental Protection A Special Place at A Glimpse of Florida Explore Southern History: Torreya State Park – includes information on Gregory House State parks of Florida Parks in Liberty County, Florida Museums in Liberty County, Florida Historic house museums in Florida Plantation houses in Florida Farm museums in Florida American Civil War museums in Florida Military and war museums in Florida Houses in Liberty County, Florida National Register of Historic Places in Liberty County, Florida National Natural Landmarks in Florida Protected areas established in 1935 Civilian Conservation Corps in Florida 1976 establishments in Florida 1935 establishments in Florida National Park Service rustic in Florida