Several questions often come up regarding gopher tortoise relocation permitting in Florida. In this post, we sit down with Jordon Munizzi, one of Excelsior's FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents, to answer them.

we briefly discuss the ecological significance of the gopher tortoise, outline FWC requirements for property owners and developers, and outline the typical gopher tortoise permitting process. We’ll also briefly cover cases in which Special Permits are required.