Glossary
Gopher tortoise
A protected Florida species whose burrows can affect land clearing and construction.
What it means
A gopher tortoise is a protected Florida species. Its burrows may trigger additional review, timing, relocation, or permit steps before clearing or construction.
The presence of a burrow does not automatically make a lot unusable, but it can affect cost and timeline.
Use official wildlife guidance and qualified professionals before relying on any construction assumption.