Golf Courses & Resorts

Protecting Wildlife While Maintaining a Beautiful Landscape

Golf courses and resort properties often overlap with gopher tortoise habitats, requiring compliance with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulations. Since gopher tortoises are a protected species, disturbing their burrows without proper permits can result in legal penalties and operational challenges.


We provide custom compliance solutions tailored for golf courses and resorts, ensuring your property remains eco-friendly, compliant, and operational while protecting Florida’s native wildlife.

How We Help Help Golf Courses & Resorts

  • Gopher Tortoise Surveys – Identify burrow locations across the golf course or resort property.
  • FWC Permitting & Compliance Assistance – Ensure all necessary permits are secured for course maintenance, landscaping, and renovations.
  • Capture & Relocation Services – We safely relocate tortoises using FWC-approved methods to avoid project delays.
  • Long-Term Habitat Monitoring – Keep your property compliant with ongoing assessments and conservation strategies.
  • Balancing Conservation with Course Design – Work with golf course designers and landscapers to preserve natural areas while maintaining playability.
Golf Courses & Resorts

Why Choose Us?

Expert Compliance for Golf & Hospitality Properties

We specialize in working with golf courses, resorts, and luxury properties to maintain compliance with minimal disruption.

Avoid Regulatory Fines & Legal Issues

Protect your business by ensuring full compliance with state wildlife laws.

Conservation-Focused Approach

Maintain the natural beauty and eco-friendliness of your property while protecting wildlife.

Seamless Integration with Course Operations

Our compliance services align with your turf maintenance, landscaping, and renovation schedules.

FAQ

Common Questions from Golf Course & Resort Managers

Yes. Gopher tortoises are protected, and any relocation requires an FWC-approved permit.

We conduct site assessments to determine the best course of action and safely relocate tortoises if needed.

We offer long-term habitat monitoring and conservation planning to integrate wildlife protection into your golf course operations.

No. Gopher tortoises must be relocated before any major landscaping, grading, or construction work begins.

Start Your Gopher Tortoise Assessment Today

Call Now: 352-657-4751

Our team will review your site and guide you through the permitting and relocation process—fast, compliant, and hassle-free.

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