TO: Environmental Advisory Board
FROM: Stefan Kalev, MS, Natural Resources Manager, Development Services
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Gopher Tortoise Habitat Protection and Management Strategies in North Port
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Recommended Action
Discussion and Possible Action
General Information
To engage the Environmental Advisory Board in evaluating current and potential practices to support the conservation of gopher tortoise populations in North Port, including habitat protection, relocation protocols, and public outreach strategies aligned with state and federal guidelines.
Prepared by: Stefan Kalev, MS, Natural Resources Manager, Development Services
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Development Services Director