The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) services the primary regulatory and permitting authority for the trimming, augmentation, and removal of mangroves statewide, including the City of Bonita Springs.
Please contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection South District Office(opens in a new tab) at (239) 344-5600 prior to commencing any trimming, augmentation, or removal of mangroves and/or undertaking actives within mangrove habitats.
For additional information and resources utilize the links below:
- Mangrove Frequently Asked Questions (FDEP)(opens in a new tab)
- Mangrove Trimming Fast Facts Flyer (FDEP)(opens in a new tab)
- Trimming Guidelines for Homeowners (FDEP)(opens in a new tab)
- Mangrove Trimming Protection Act (MTPA)(opens in a new tab)
- FDEP List of Professional Mangrove Trimmers(opens in a new tab)
- FDEP Mangrove Trimming and Alteration Application(opens in a new tab)
- Mangrove Ecology and Trimming Regulations (FDEP Webinar)(opens in a new tab)