Contact Information

Species Conservation Planning Section (SCPS)
Technical Assistance and Permitting

For assistance with the following issues:

Endangered/Protected Terrestrial Species and development
Bald eagle and timber harvest
Florida ’s listing process for wildlife
Section 6 Grant Administration
Gopher tortoise relocation,
Gopher Tortoises URTD Testing
Terrestrial (non-marine) wildlife scientific (i.e. bird banding, voucher, salvage, possession, special purpose) collecting
Non-Florida resident falconry permits
Other projects/activities that impact T&E&SSC species
Migratory bird, burrowing owl and/or osprey nest removal
Avitrol permits.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Species Conservation Planning Section
620 South Meridian Street , Mail Station 2A
Tallahassee , Florida 32399-1600
(850) 921-5990, ext. 17310

Additional Regional Assistance

Regional wildlife diversity conservation biologists (Regionals) are available to provide technical assistance on assorted listed non-marine wildlife issues. You should contact the Regional Biologist for your area to discuss wildlife scientific collecting, ecology and nuisance issues. Some situations may require both biological technical assistance and permit assistance. We ask that you contact us Tallahassee office regarding issuance of required permits, early on, while seeking technical assistance through the Regional office.

Tortoise Incidental Take & Standard Relocation Permits

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Habitat and Species Conservation
Attn: Rick McCann
620 South Meridian Street, MS 2A
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
850-410-0656, ex 17327

Standard Tortoise Relocation

Marine Turtle Permit Application

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Imperiled Species Management Section (Tequesta Field Office)
Post Office Box 3478
Tequesta, FL 33469
Phone: (561) 575-5407
Fax: (561) 743-6228