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Dad first! I'm an entrepreneur and ecologist with an extensive background in environmental lands management, ecosystem restoration, protected species management and more. After spending over 15 years working for State and Local governments, I started my own environmental consulting business in 2014. I am also experienced in franchise brokering, business management, and financial consulting.

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Gopher Tortoise Mitigation (and How to Fix Them)

You’ve finally secured the land, the site plans are drawn, and the heavy machinery is ready to roll. Then, your surveyor spots a sandy mound with a distinct half-moon opening. Your heart sinks. You know what that is: a gopher…
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HCP Fees vs. Individual Permits: What Your Project Actually Requires

You’ve found the perfect site. The location is prime, the zoning is right, and the vision is clear. Then, during a routine site visit, you spot it: a flash of cerulean blue wings in scrub habitat. Suddenly, your development timeline…
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The Florida Scrub-Jay: Why This Local Icon Needs Specialized Management

Ever wonder why a small, crestless blue bird: one that doesn’t even have a true "song" in the traditional sense: can bring a multi-million dollar development project to a screeching halt? If you’ve been working in Florida real estate or…
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Looking for Gopher Tortoise Mitigation? 5 Things You Should Know About Relocation Costs

If you’re planning a project in Florida: whether you’re a homeowner looking to build a dream shed, an outdoor enthusiast clearing a trail, or a large-scale developer breaking ground on a new subdivision: you’ve likely heard the stories about the…
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The Stalled Surge: Why Florida’s Grazing Bill Failed (And What’s Next)

You might’ve heard “Florida’s new grazing law” and started planning around it—only to realize the story didn’t end the way people expected. So what actually happened in Tallahassee, and what does it mean for your project, your management plan, or…
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Why is the Gopher Tortoise Protected?

Are you wondering what the big deal is about gopher tortoises? They seem fairly common, why are they protected? And how does it affect you? I am about to explain all the fuss, what you can and can’t do, and…
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