UF won’t use McCarty Woods as a building spot in 2020-2030 plans It’s unclear why the university decided not to build on the area March 17, 2021 | 7:00am EDT Participants in the "March to Save McCarty" place signs on the steps of the UF Administration building on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The march was held to raise awareness about McCarty Woods' potential designation as a future construction site, which UF has since rescinded. Photo by Julia Cooper | The Independent Florida Alligator After weeks of protest, UF announced Tuesday that it will not move forward with a plan to use the McCarty Woods conservation area as a construction site.