SEO title tag: Local Ecosystem Protections in Florida: A Landowner’s Guide When Local Rules Shape the Landscape: Understanding Ecosystem Protections in Southwest Florida You have checked for wetlands, reviewed listed-species requirements, and confirmed your project’s state permits. Does that mean…
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If you own land in Florida, you may have heard a recurring question: Would wildlife be better managed if landowners controlled the wildlife on their property: much like in parts of Europe? It is an appealing idea. Private landowners often…
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You have spent months finalizing your site layout, coordinating civil engineers, and securing financing for your upcoming development in central or southern Florida. Then, during the initial county review, a single hurdle brings your momentum to a halt: a stop-work…
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SB 686 just passed and makes it easier to develop Florida’s agricultural lands. Some think its progress. Others think its very troubling as we see both working agricultural and environmental lands rapidly disappear for residential and commercial development. What does it actually mean and what is right for you?
Prescribed burning is an important part of both environmental land management and range management. Pasture lands (improved and unimproved) are a vital part of the local ecosystem. The proper use of fire as a management tool supports both agricultural and environmental goals and increases the productivity of the land.
Are you worried that a conservation easement means "handing over the keys" to your ranch and walking away from your cattle operation? It’s a common fear in the Florida ranching community. You’ve spent generations building a legacy, and the idea…
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Imagine you’ve finally found the perfect five-acre lot in Punta Gorda to build your dream home. You’ve crunched the numbers, secured the financing, and you’re ready to break ground. Then, your permit application hits a wall. To move forward, the…
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Imagine you’ve finally found the perfect five-acre lot in Punta Gorda to build your dream home. You’ve crunched the numbers, secured the financing, and you’re ready to break ground. Then, your permit application hits a wall. To move forward, the…
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If you have been following the news regarding Florida’s environmental permitting over the last few years, you likely feel like you’re watching a high-stakes game of legal ping-pong. One day, the State is in charge; the next, a federal court…
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Florida is currently caught in a paradox. On one hand, we are facing historic development pressure as thousands of people move to the Sunshine State every week. On the other hand, our ecosystems are under stress from shifting weather patterns…
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