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TARA OAKS
PRESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Tara Oaks is a proposed residential development project located north of Woolbright
Road in Boynton Beach, Florida (Figure 1), The Tara Oaks Preserve Management Plan has
been developed in response to the development review conditions set forth by the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida. The objective of the following management plan is to provide a
comprehensive program for habitat restoration, management, and long-term maintenance of the
required upland preservation area. Management goals upon implementation of this plan include:
(1) restoration of the upland preserve area through preservation and on-site relocation of suitable
native vegetation and removal of exotic, nuisance, and weedy vegetation to allow native seed
sources to become established; (2) protection of natural resources during all phases of
construction; (3) establish guidelines for continued protection of the preserve area; and (4)
provide a long-term maintenance program for the benefit of all natural resources including
wildlife and protected flora species located within the preserve area. Other components of the
plan include exotic/nuisance plant species removal and control, as well as specific habitat
enhancement techniques necessary to maintain a functioning biocommunity.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The +24 acre Tara Oaks parcel is located in Section 30, Township 5 South, Range 43
East, Boynton Beach, Florida is undeveloped and situated adjacent to the residential
developments of Quail Ridge Golf Course Community to the west, Banyan Creek to the north,
and Clipper Cove to the east. Woolbright Road is located south of the parcel boundary. The
northern and southern boundaries are abutted by drainage canals. The site has been previously
cleared of most native vegetation and revegetated in predominately exotic and weedy species.
Extensive refuse dumping has occurred throughout the parcel.
3.0 SOILS
The primary soil type (Figure 2) found on site is Pomello fine sand (Phb). This is a
nearly level, moderately well drained, deep, sandy soil that has a dark weakly cemented layer
below a depth of 30 inches. Under natural conditions, the water table is within 24 to 40 inches
of the surface for 1 to 4 months during wet periods, and below 40 inches during the remainder
of the year. Drainage has lowered the historic water table in this soil type to below 40 inches
throughout the year. Pomello sand commonly occurs on low ridges and knolls vegetated in
scrubby flatwood plant communities.
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In addition, a small area of Basinger fine sand (Ba) occurs in the northern and southern
edges of the site. This is a nearly level, poorly drained, sandy soil found in broad grassy
sloughs in the eastern part of the county. The water table is within 10 inches of the surface for
2 to 6 months in most years and within 10 to 30 inches for the rest of the year. Drainage has
occurred via adjacent drainage canals significantly altering the hydroperiod resulting in a lowered
water table throughout the entire parcel.
4.0 VEGETATION
Vegetative species occurring on the property are indicative of clearing activities and
ecosystem disruption. The majority of species occur as secondary growth, resulting from a dairy
farm business that once existed there. Nearly all native vegetation was removed for the purpose
of creating improved pasture for the animals. Secondary growth recruited in the form of exotic,
fast growing, weedy species with which native vegetation cannot compete.
The northernmost portion of the site is completely dominated by a monoculture of
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius). These mature trees form an extremely dense canopy
and allow very little sunlight to penetrate beneath. As a result, understory or ground cover
species do not exist in this area.
The central section of the site consists of a scattered canopy of predominately scrub oak
(Quercus geminata, Q. myrtifolia, Q. Chapmanii), and earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis).
Other species such as saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), fetterbush (Lyonia ferruginea), and
gallberry (/lex glabra) are barely visible due to the preponderance of grape vine (Vitis
rotundifolia) which completely covers the area. Only tiny "island like" formations in this section
support native species and these are stressed from the invasion of Brazilian pepper and Caesar's
weed (Urena lobata).
In the south section, small remnants of the former scrubby flatwoods community continue
to occur. While this appears to be the least disturbed portion of the site, exotic species still
dominate the area. Canopy vegetation consists of slash pine (Pinus elliotti), sand pine (Pinus
clausa), and Brazilian pepper. Also observed were prickly pear cactus (Opuntia compressa),
panicum grass (Panicum spp.), downy myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosus), and dog fennel
(Eupatorium capiliffolium).
5.0 ENDANGEREDITHREATENED SPECIES
Listings of plant and animal species considered to be endangered, threatened, or of
special concern by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Florida Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission (FGFWFC), and the Division of Plant Industry of the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) were examined to develop a summary list of
protected species possibly occurring in southern Palm Beach County. Eight plants, one
amphibian, three reptile, one bird, and one mammal species were included on the list of state
and federally listed species possibly occurring within the parcel, based upon known or expected
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population distributions, preferred habitat types, and in-field observations. Of these, one state
listed reptile, gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), is known to occur on the property.
Commensal species including gopher frog (Rana areolata), eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon
corais coupen), and Florida mouse (Podomys floridanus) also may occur on the parcel.
It should be noted that Florida Statute 581.185 generically designates most of the state's
native species of bromeliads, ferns, and orchids as threatened. It is likely that some of the
bromeliads (Tillandsia sp.), very common in Palm Beach County, also occur on the site.
Determinations of the probable geographic distribution of endangered or threatened plant
species and the likelihood of their occurrence on the parcel are based upon Ward (1978),
Wunderlin (1982), and Popenoe (1981), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service data, White (personal
communication), and Florida Natural Areas Inventory records. Endangered plants are defined
in Florida Statutes 581.185 as "species of plants native to the state that are in imminent danger
of extinction within the state, the survival of which is unlikely if the causes of a decline in the
number of plants continue, and includes all species determined to be endangered or threatened
pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973". Threatened plants are defined as
"species native to the state, but which have not so decreased in number as to cause them to be
endangered" .
Vertebrate wildlife species considered to be endangered, threatened, or of species concern
by the FGFWFC are designated in Chapter 39-27 of the Florida Administrative Code. From
this overall list, only the gopher tortoise has been verified as occurring with the parcel.
State and federally listed floral species included in the search were scrub mint (Conradina
grandiflora), nodding pinweed (Lechea cernua), four-petal pawpaw (Asimina tetramera), Curtiss'
milkweed (Asclepias curtissl), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia compressa), sand spikemoss
(Selaginella arenicola), scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia), and various air plants (Tilandsia spp.).
Three scrub mint plants and prickly pear cactus were observed on the parcel. Other
protected species not observed during field surveys could potentially recruit following habitat
management.
6.0 WILDLIFE UTILIZATION
Wildlife observed utilizing the parcel include armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
mockingbird (Mimus polyglottus), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), quail (Colinus virginianus),
loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), muscovy duck (Carina moschata), black racer (Coluber
constrictor), raccoon (Procyon lotor), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), cardinal (Cardinalis
cardinalis), and blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata). Feral cats (Felis sylvestris) were observed often
during the survey. Feral cats pose a significant problem for native wildlife species due to their
predatory nature. Disease transmission to both wildlife and humans is also a possibility.
Therefore, it is recommended that all feral cats be trapped by a licensed nuisance species
technician and delivered to Palm Beach County Animal Control.
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7.0 MANAGEMENT
Due to degraded site conditions, management on the Tara Oaks site must first address
biocommunity restoration within the proposed preserve area. This will necessitate eradication
of exotic weedy and nuisance species which are presently dominating the parcel. Prescribed
burning is the preferred method of scrubby flatwoods habitat management. The potential
benefits of fire are well documented, however, the location and disturbed condition of the
preserve area precludes the use of prescribed fire as a method for achieving management
objectives. Because of the proximity of residential development, the small size of the area, and
high level of litter present, it would be unwise to attempt even a carefully monitored prescribed
fire regime. Therefore, mechanical management is recommended to achieve optimal habitat
conditions.
A. Purpose
The purpose of the management plan is to:
1. Implement appropriate techniques necessary to eradicate exotic and weedy
opportunistic species presently dominating the site;
2. Provide optimal conditions for restoration of native vegetation and wildlife
habitat;
3. Preserve native vegetation and restore a functioning biocommunity;
4. Provide a refuge for wildlife residing in the project vicinity;
5. Maintain optimal habitat conditions for wildlife through appropriate
management.
Mechanical management of vegetative commumtIes in the preserve area will be
implemented to maintain and enhance the habitat quality and wildlife values for plant and animal
species occurring within the preserve area. While somewhat more intrusive and less natural than
fire as a management tool, mechanical measures can be very effective in achieving the ecological
objectives of habitat management.
B. Obiective
Judging from the present condition of the preservation area, benefits from
mechanical management appear limitless. The area has been rendered almost completely useless
as habitat for wildlife or native plant species. Mechanical management activities will include
"opening up" the area by decreasing the density of the vast amount of overgrown weedy species
that are choking out this once productive area. The techniques that follow, if regularly
implemented, will effectively arrest exotic and nuisance species invasion and maintain this
scrubby flatwoods community in a state most beneficial to indigenous wildlife species.
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1. Preserve Size and Configuration
The preservation area, comprising + 1. 7 acres, was selected on the basis
of degree of disturbance and potential for restoration as compared to other areas within the Tara
Oaks property boundaries. It is located on the southern portion of the site, an area less impacted
by disruptive grazing activities of dairy cattle that once utilized the parcel. The northern portion
of the site supports a tall and extremely dense monoculture of Brazilian pepper forming an
almost impenetrable thicket which allows for no understory growth. There are virtually no
native plants remaining on this portion of the site. The southern area of the property, although
still dominated by weedy and exotic species, supports visible remnants of the former scrub
community. The L-shaped configuration preserves a cross-section of the parcel rather than a
linear area on either side of the property. This wide configuration provides a more viable area
and a more open ecotone to satisfy habitat requirements (Figure 3).
2. Habitat Ouality
The preserve area is primarily comprised of a low quality remnant scrubby
flatwoods community with a preponderance of highly invasive weedy plant species, mostly
muscadine grape (Vitis sp.) vines. These vines completely cover the ground to a height of two
to three feet in most areas. Ground cover species still persisting in the area include shiny
blueberry (Vaccinium myrsinities), camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris), and golden aster
(Crysopsis spp.); as expected they are exhibiting characteristic signs of stress.
Native canopy species losing the battle against the suffocating grape vine include slash
pine (Pinus elliottil), cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), and various
scrub oak species. Earleaf acacia (Acacia sp.), an exotic canopy species, the only competitor
for the grape vine due to its propensity for rapid growth, is thriving.
Portions of the preserve not covered by muscadine grape vine have been taken over by
a thickets of staggerbush (Lyoniafruticosa). This species occurs in great densities as a virtual
monoculture within the southeast portion of the preserve area. Although not usually considered
a "weedy" species, lack of natural disturbances and competition have added to the proliferation
of this species on site.
Loss of a diverse native seed source has allowed the invasion of opportunistic weedy
plant species within the preserve which have eliminated all areas of bare soil have valued by
scrub wildlife species. However, with effective mechanical management techniques, the
preserve could again provide excellent habitat for wildlife and native plant species. The
following prescription minimizes adverse impacts whenever possible to protect the ecosystem
under management.
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3. Mechanical Management Prescription
Prior to the implementation of mechanical management and clearing
activities, the entire site will be surveyed for the presence of vegetative candidates for relocation.
Every effort will be made to maintain a "no net loss" of trees. This will include all listed
species previously mentioned as well as others that would contribute to the creation of a viable
scrubby flatwoods habitat. These species will be flagged to prevent disturbance during
construction. Species already occurring on the preserve area will be flagged also. The City of
Boynton Beach Urban forester will be required to approve the vegetation flagged for relocation
to ensure consistency with the City's Landscape Code and the Preserve Management Plan
Once the survey is completed and the City has approved the flagged vegetation,
mechanical management of the preserve area will commence. Due to the extent of unwanted
vegetative species, hand cutting/removal is not a practical method of eradication. A small-bladed
bulldozer is recommended to lightly scrape down the area but minimize impacts to the soil and
to minimize disturbances to the surrounding (flagged) native vegetation. At no time will track
equipment be allowed within the drip line of canopy species in the preserve area as scrubby
flatwood species are sensitive to compaction. Areas comprised of staggerbush and other
overgrown native vegetation will be thinned out manually or with machinery where practicable.
Larger exotic trees will be removed by cutting to stump and treatment with herbicide will
follow. Native trees will be carefully avoided.
Grape vine will be eradicated by cutting with chainsaws, hand pulling, and applying
herbicide treatment to the stembase on a periodic basis. Due to the abundance of this species
on site, treated vegetation will be chipped and hauled away.
Earleaf acacia and Brazilian pepper will be eradicated from the preserve area by using
the chemical agent, Garlon 3A. Garlon 3-A-Tricolpyr (3,5,6-Tricloloro-2-pyrid inxloxyacetic
acid) and should be applied by a licensed operator. The trees will be cut-stumped. The cut
surfaces will be sprayed or painted with undiluted Garlon 3A. Every precaution will be used
to contain the chemical to the application site. Fallen trees will be removed and chipped. Haul
routes will be minimized to avoid disturbance to soils and native vegetation remaining. After
the initial Garlon treatment, the site will be monitored quarterly for a period of one year.
Regrowth stumps will be filled and retreated with Garlon 3A at a rate of 3 ml. per cut at 4-inch
intervals. Regrowth greater than one inch dBH will be cut-stumped and treated with Garlon 3A
at a rate of 1 ml/inch dBH to ensure 100 percent eradication. Periodic mowing in open areas
will prevent re-seeding of weedy species and prevent their recruitment within other areas of the
preserve.
4. Scrub Restoration and Relocation Methodology
Subsequent to exotic removal and site preparation, listed species identified
previous to clearing activities will be relocated into the preserve area. These include scrub mint
plants (already identified and mapped), prickly pear cactus, and scrub oaks with air plants.
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Clumps of native groundcover species and shrubs will be relocated. A 48" to 60" tree spade
will be used to move larger scrub species slated for relocation. A detailed design of relocation
specifications will be submitted prior to these activities.
D. Long Term Management
The Tara Oaks Preserve will be maintained as natural habitat in perpetuity by the
Home Owners Association. The prescribed management techniques will be implemented semi-
annually for the first three years to achieve the management objectives set forth in this plan.
The open space areas will be maintained as part of the project landscape and will be mowed at
regular intervals. The existing nature paths in the preserve also will be maintained at regular
intervals to provide safe access for members of the community.
Prior to management activities, all required notices and necessary permits will be
submitted to the City of Boynton Beach. Every effort will be made to protect listed species and
other sensitive resources during implementation of the management plan.
1. Additional Management Techniques
a. Exotic/Nuisance Species Removal and Control
Any Brazilian pepper, Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), or
melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) will be removed by rubber-tired equipment, or hand from
the preserve area. Brazilian pepper will be removed from the preserve area using the chemical
control described in the following section.
Garlon 3A@: Garlon 3-A-Tricolpyr (3,5,6 - Tricloloro-2-pyrid
inxloxyacetic acid) will be used by a licensed operator to eradicate Brazilian pepper trees in the
Tara Oaks Preserve area. The trees will be cut-stumped. The cut surfaces will be sprayed or
painted with Garlon 3A@ (undiluted). Garlon 3A@ will be applied by a person licensed by the
State of Florida to handle restricted chemicals. Every precaution will be used to contain the
chemical to the application site. The fallen trees will be removed via a haul route resulting in
minimal disturbance to soils and native vegetation remaining in the preserve area.
Maintenance and Monitoring: After the initial Garlon 3A@
treatment, the site will be monitored at six-month intervals for a period of one year by preserve
owner. Regrowth stumps will be filled and retreated with Garlon 3A@ at a rate of 3ml per cut
at 4-inch intervals. Regrowth greater than one inch DBH will be cut-stumped and treated with
Garlon 3A@ at a rate of 1ml/inch DBH to ensure 100 percent eradication.
The Preserve will be managed semi-annually for the first three years for the re-emergence
of exotic species. All new growth will be hand removed.
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At the end of one year (maintenance and monitoring period), a letter report will be sent
to the City of Boynton Beach to summarize the implementation and success of the preserve area
management plan.
If exotic species invasion continues at this time to be a problem, new eradication
techniques will be implemented in an effort to achieve the goals of the proposed management
and coordinated with the City of Boynton Beach. The preserve will be monitored annually
thereafter.
2. Replacement and Enhancement Program
The highest quality habitat occurring on the project site has been slated to
be preserved, restored, and maintained. Following exotic and nuisance species removal, there
will be large areas available for relocation of native vegetation occurring outside the preserve
area. All transplanted/relocated resources will comply with the requirements of the City of
Boynton Beach's Landscape Ordinance. Proposed upland buffer areas in the northwest portion
of the project site and in parking islands will be available for relocation of native plant species
and enhancement as scrub habitat. Every effort will be made to preserve protected plant species
occurring on the project site. Additionally, use of native plant species adapted to the xeric soils
will be utilized for natural xeriscaping to minimize future water consumption of preserve
maintenance. Surface water management plans will be designed to ensure no runoff occurs into
the preserve area.
Included in the enhancement program will be the cleanup of the numerous dump sites
throughout the preserve area. Some heavy equipment will be required, but no track vehicles will
be employed. Established haul routes will be utilized in the removal of dumped materials.
Signs will be posted along the perimeter of the preserve area indicating the preserve
boundaries. The preserve will remain as an upland habitat preserve in a natural state. Passive
recreational features, such as a jogging trails, will be maintained in the preserve area. A buffer
comprised of grass will be maintained along the boundary of the preserve area on the Tara Oaks
site.
8.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEVELOPER
The following management plan shall be used to govern all activities or concerns relating
to preservation areas and conservation easements noted on the development plan. The goal of
this plan is to assure the continued viability of all preservation areas and/or conservation
easements within the Tara Oaks parcel. The developer and Homeowners Association (HOA)
will be responsible for the implementation of this plan through its contractors. No alterations
are permitted to this plan or within the preservation areas and/or conservation easements without
prior approval from the City of Boynton Beach. The objective of the Tara Oaks Management
Plan is to ensure that the natural integrity of the preservation area will remain undisturbed
throughout construction activities and in perpetuity.
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The scope of the work is as follows:
-Designation of preservation areas and conservation easements
-Gopher Tortoise Relocation
-Tree Relocation
-Clearing, grubbing, and debris removal
-Excavation or fill activities
-Implementation of Management Plan
A. Designation of Preservation Areas and Easements
The owner or his assignee shall delineate all preservation areas and appropriately
mark these areas to prohibit encroachment during clearing and grubbing activities
(Attachment I). Appropriate markings shall include but not be limited to orange vinyl barrier
fencing attached to 5'x2"x4 lumber installed 15' apart and around the entire perimeter of the
preserve. All fenced areas shall be inspected by the City of Boynton Beach prior to clearing and
grubbing.
B. Gopher Tortoise Relocation
Prior to clearing activities, all gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemis) and
commensal species will be relocated off-site to the Hunt Preserve at Big Cypress Seminole
Indian Reservation in Hendry County, Florida, under the authority of Florida Game & Fresh
Water Fish Commission (FGFWFC) Permit No. WR95216 issued 9 October 1995 and extended
to 30 June 1996 (Attachment II).
C. Tree Relocation
All native trees with a diameter 12" of less which can be successfully relocated
will be relocated to the preservation area, open space areas, and buffer areas in an effort to
achieve a "no net loss" of trees on the project site. Trees that are larger than 12" dbh or have
a low survivability potential such as slash pine (Pinus elliottiz) will be replaced at a 1: 1 ratio
based on the diameter at breast height (dbh) measurement of the tree to be replaced.
Replacement trees will comply will the specifications set forth in the City of Boynton Beach
Landscape Code. All trees which can be successfully relocated to the preserve will be relocated
prior to clearing activities. All remaining trees will be addressed in a tree preservation plan
approved by the City Forester prior to clearing.
A detailed tree relocation plan and preserve restoration plan will be reviewed by the
Boynton Beach City Forester prior to commencement of relocation activities. The City Forester
will also approve the trees on-site to be relocated.
1. Temporary Irrigation - A temporary irrigation system will be installed
within all relocation and restoration planting areas. Relocated trees and
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new plantings will be watered daily for a period of 90 days and weekly if
necessary for an additional 60 days. A water truck will be employed as
a source of water if water cannot be secured water from the City of
Boynton Beach utility system.
2. Mulch - No mulch will be used in the relocation/restoration areas due to
the nature of the excessively well-drained soils in the preserve area.
Scrub vegetation will not tolerate mulch material.
D. Clearing. Grubbing. and Debris Removal
To prevent damage to preserve vegetation during clearing and grubbing activities,
the perimeter of the preserve will be root-pruned to a depth of 4 feet at least 3 weeks prior to
clearing. The root-pruning will occur 3' outside the preserve boundary. Trees, shrubs, stumps,
etc. shall be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Other domestic
debris and household trash shall be removed from the site and disposed of in an approved
landfill site.
E. Excavation/Fill Areas
Excavationlfill limits shall be marked by the owner or his assignee. Grade
changes adjacent to upland preservation areas will be engineered so that any cut or fill will not
encroach on any preservation areas or allow surface water runoff to sheet flow into or out of the
preservation area. Placement of the fill shall be accomplished by the contractors at the direction
of the owner or his assignee.
F. Tree Preservation Outside the Preservation Area
All trees/vegetation slated for preservation outside of the designated preserve area
will be protected by orange barrier fencing installed beyond the "dripline" of the tree canopy
to prevent possible damage to the root system by clearing machinery. All clearing under the
canopy "drip line" of preserved trees will be accomplished by hand-held equipment.
G. Prohibited Activities
Prohibited activities in the preservation areas include but are not limited to:
construction or placing of building materials on or above the ground; dumping or placing soil
or other substances such as garbage, trash, and cuttings; removal or destruction of native trees,
shrubs or other vegetation unless previously outlined in the Tara Oaks Preserve Management
Plan; excavation, dredging, or removal of soil material, diking or fencing, recreational vehicle
use, and any other activities detrimental to drainage, flood control, water conservation, erosion
control, or fish and wildlife habitat conservation or preservation. No alterations are permitted
within the preservation areas and easements without prior approval of the City of Boynton
Beach.
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H. Management and Maintenance of the Preserve
The management and maintenance of the upland preserve areas, preserve
easements, and lakes must be in accordance with this plan. Management and maintenance
activities will be performed by, or under the supervision of, a qualified environmental
professional.
I. Restoration/Relocation Schedule
The following sequence of events will proceed in subsequent order upon
commencement of restoration/relocation activities and prior to clearing and grubbing activities:
1. Gopher Tortoise Relocation;
2. Designation of the preserve boundaries with appropriate marking;
3. Designate (flag) vegetation to be relocated and install protective barrier
fencing;
4. City approval of vegetation to be relocated and preserve boundary
designations;
5. Clear areas of exotic vegetation within preserve as recipient area for
relocated vegetation;
6. Relocation of vegetation to preservation area with temporary irrigation
installed;
7. Clearing, grubbing;
8. Fill/excavation;
9. Relocate trees outside preserve site.
Following relocation of trees and other flagged vegetation to preserve area, clearing and
grubbing activities may commence. Subsequent preserve restoration and management activities
set forth in this management plan may proceed concurrent with clearing and grubbing activities.
J. Setbacks
Buildings proposed to be located adjacent to preserve areas or preserve easements
must be set back a minimum of ten (to) feet to allow for construction and maintenance without
encroaching into the preserve. All other structures (Le., pools, sheds, decks, etc.) shall be set
back a minimum of five (5) feet from preserve areas or preserve easements.
K. Financial Responsibility
The owner of record of the Tara Oaks residential development project will be
responsible for the financial obligation of the on-site preserve. The financial responsibility will
be transferred with the ownership of the property.
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L. Entity Responsible for Management
The Homeowners Association or owner of reCord of the Tara Oaks residential
development project will be responsible for the long-term management of the on-site preserve.
The management responsibility will be transferred with the ownership of the property.
9.0. REFERENCES
Carpenter, Cheryl M. Management Plan for Sugar Sand Park.
Carpenter, Cheryl M. Management Plan for The Sanctuary Upland Preserve.
Doren, R.F., D.R. Richardson, and R.E. Roberts. 1987. Prescribed burning of the sand pine
scrub community: Yamato scrub, a test case. Fla. Sci. 50:184-192.
Fernald, R.T. 1989. Coastal xeric scrub communities of the Treasure Coast Region, Florida:
A summary of their distribution and ecology, with guidelines for their preservation and
management. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Comm. Nongame Wildlife Pgm. Tech. Rep.
No.6. Tallahassee, FL. 113 pp.
Shaffer, M.L. 1981. Minimum population sizes for species conservation. BioScience
31: 131-134.
Soil Conservation Service Soils Atlas for Palm Beach County, 1978.
Wright, l.S. and S.P. Hubbell. 1983. Stochastic extinction and reserve size: a focal species
approach. Oikos 41 :466-476.
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ATTACHMENT I
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A TT ACHMENT II
PERMITS
PERMIT
Issued Under Authority of the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida
(Title 39, Florida Administrative Code) by the
STATE OF FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION
620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600,904/488-3831
Permit No. WR95216 Issuance Date 09 Oc tober 1995 Expiration Date 15 November 1995
Permit Type Tortoise Relocation Specific Rule Authority 39-25.002: 39-27.002
Permittee Cheryl M. Carpenter Affili ion C & N Environmental Consultants
222 South U.S. 1. Suite 201
TeQuesta. FL 33469
Signature*
.Slgnature Indicates acceptanc
A copy or the signed original s
derstanding r the provisions/conditions listed below. This original should be signed and retained.
eturned to this office.
Provisions/Conditions:
1. Up to 55 gopher tortoises may be live-captured by nonharmful means in association with the Tara Oaks
development project, Palm Beach County, relocated to and released on the Seminole Indian Reservation, Hendry
County. Any gopher tortoise burrow commensals encountered in the capture operation may likewise be live-
captured, relocated and released. However, no more than one indigo snake (Drymarchon corais), or 10 each
of Florida mice (Podomys jloridallus) and gopher frogs (Raila areola/a) may be relocated. Should additional
specimens of those listed species be encountered, the capture operation is to be suspended and this office
contacted for instructions. Authorizing the capturelrelocation is otherwise predicated and conditioned on the
information and assurances provided in the permittee's September 1995 application, herein incorporated by
reference.
2. Captures/relocations may be undertaken only subsequent to all other permits for the project which may be
required by local, state and/or federal agencies being issued.
3. Tortoises may not be capturedlrelocated on any day, through two consecutive days thereafter, for which the
overnight low temperatures are forecast by the U.S. National Weather Service to be below 50oF. This permit
does not authorize access to any public or private properties. Any required permission accordingly must be
secured from the appropriate landholders prior to undertaking any work on such properties.
4. . This permit is subject to revocation at any time pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. It is nontransferable
and must be readily available for inspection at all times while engaging in the permitted activities. Other
qualified personnel may assist in the permitted activities, but when any such assistance is to be provided in the
absence of your direct supervisidn, those assistants are to be designated by letter of authorization from you to
each designee, with this office provided a copy of such letter(s).
5. A report detailing the capture/relocation is to be submitted within 30 days of release of the tortoises involved.
A report form is attached for use in that regard. Any request for permit renewal or extension should be
submitted at least 30 days prior to the time it is needed.
Attachment
W666-13/BM/666-3945/rk
LIC 6-20
cc: Lt. Colonel Woody Darden
Mr. Brad Hartman
Mr. Jim Schuette
Mr. Tom Stice
Allan L. Egbert, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Bureau of Nongame Wildlife
Division of Wildlife
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PERMIT AMENDMENT
Issued Under Authority of the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida
(Title 39. Florida Administrative Code) by the
STATE OF FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION
620 South Meridian Street. Tallahassee. FL 32399-1600.904/488-3831
Date of Amendment Issuance 01 D:::arrt:er- 1995
Specific Rule Authority 39-25.002; 39-27.002
Permit No. WR95216
Permit Issuance/Expiration Dates 9 October 95/15 November 95
Signature*
.Signature indicates accept
and retained. A copy of tbe s
Permittee Cheryl M. Carpenter
C & N Environmental Consultants
222 South U.S. 1. Suite 201
TeQuesta. FL 33469
Permit Type Tortoise Relocation
g of tbe amended provisionslconditions listed below. This original sbould be signed
be returned to this office.
Amended Section(s): Expiration date.
Nature of Amendmcnt(s): Expiration date is extended to 30 June 1996.
Additional Provisions/Conditions: None.
Allan L. Egbert, Ph.D.
Executive Director
By:
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Brian A. Millsap, Chie
Bureau of Nongame WildI'
D. .. Ie
IVlSlon of Wildlife
W666-19/BM/666-4006Irk
LIC 6-20
cc:
Colonel Robert Edwards
Lt. C?lonel Woody Darden
Mr. JIm Schuette
Mr. Tom Stice
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