Recently NBC-2 ran a story right up my alley! On Thursday May 25, 2023, they did a story recommending single-family lot buyers to have an environmental study done as part of their due diligence. They pointed out what I tell all my clients: without it, you could be in for a very costly unexpected expense, …
The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a Threatened species in Florida and shall be afforded protection under Commission rules and Florida Statutes (See Appendix 1). No person shall take, possess, or sell gopher tortoises, or parts thereof or their nests or eggs except as allowed by specific state permit or authorization. FWC law enforcement investigates …
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April 10th was Gopher Tortoise Day and what better way to spend it than relocating tortoises. We excavated four juvenile tortoise burrows under a relocation permit, and captured one. The tortoise was relocated to an approved recipient site an hour away, where it will be protected for its lifetime.
Previously, I mentioned how useful a pre-purchase environmental survey is due to the time and expense of permitting for protected species like gopher tortoises and burrowing owls. Of course, the same can be said about wetlands. Even single family lots in Lehigh Acres, Wheeler Road in Hendry County, and Golden Gate Estates could have wetlands, …
After a bit of a slowdown over the holidays, things seem to be picking up. I am hearing from many people going through the single-family home permitting process in Florida. Unfortunately, many of them reach out when they receive a Stop Work Order and find out that there are Gopher Tortoises or Burrowing Owls on …