Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines
Draft Burrowing Owl Guidelines Revision
In 2024, FWC staff accepted public comment on a draft revision of the Burrowing Owl Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines. A revised version of the Guidelines is awaiting approvals and will be presented at an upcoming Commission Meeting.
Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines are being developed for all species included in Florida's Imperiled Species Management Plan. While guidelines are being developed, stakeholders can provide written comments on the Guidelines. Public webinars will be conducted during public comment periods, which occur for each set of Guidelines developed. Public comment opportunities will be advertised in the Florida Administrative Register and on this webpage.
These Guidelines are intended to provide clear information on the requirements established in F. A. C. related to intentional and incidental take permitting. They also provide guidance on species range, survey methodology, and recommended practices.
All Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines have accompanying Species Action Plans, which outline species-specific actions which minimize impacts from known threats, improve habitat, and strengthen conservation and recovery efforts.
Guidelines Approved by the Commission
- Alligator snapping turtle guidelines
- Barbour's map turtle guidelines
- Delisted keys reptiles guidelines
- Florida brown snake guidelines
- Florida Keys mole skink guidelines
- Florida pine snake guidelines (revised 2020)
- Key ringneck snake guidelines
- Rim rock crowned snake guidelines
- Short-tailed snake guidelines
- Suwannee cooter guidelines
For questions or comments about permits, please visit our Protected Wildlife Permits page. To report a wildlife violation, please visit our Wildlife Alerts page.