GOPHER TORTOISE PERMITTING & RELOCATION
In Florida, the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is one of several protected species commonly encountered during land development. DRMP’s staff of biologists offers a full array of assessment, permitting and relocation services to comply with all requirements set forth by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. With our extensive permitting experience, we can ensure rapid permit application submittals and expedited permit approvals for relocations. Our expert staff contains four FFWCC-Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents. This expertise combined with our recent experience obtaining approvals for the 1,100 acre Longino Ranch Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site, has provided DRMP with a unique one stop, turn key approach to gopher tortoise permitting. This continued relationship translates into added benefits to our clients in the form of faster permit approvals and reduced costs.
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Burrow Excavations
Burrow Location GPS Mapping
Interpretive Report Preparation
Multiple Extraction Methods
Permit Application Preparation & Submittal
Population Density Calculations
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Post-relocation Report & Follow-Up
Suitable Habitat Determinations & GIS Mapping
Tortoise Measurements & Data Recording
Tortoise Population Surveys
Transport and Release Protocols
Upper Respiratory Tract Disease Testing
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