Notes from Charlotte County, Florida

Don’t let the Florida Scrub Jay ruin your day! The habitat of this protected ground-dwelling bird has cast a desirability shadow over the property of many in Charlotte County. Although to some this (and other) environmental challenges seem insurmountable, the fact is that per the local representative of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, NO landowners has been denied a building permit as a result of the Scrub Jay. Did they need to jump through a few extra hoops, you bet – but with proper guidance this need not be a painful or expensive process.

Joe Vidulich, a local environmental consultant who specializes in Florida Scrub Jay surveys, can be an invaluable resource for those who desire to develop and/or sell their Scrub Jay protected and/or environmentally sensitive property. Joe has been doing this work for many years and truly cares about the needs of the property owner and in fact all of those who live here, both human and otherwise. He will even do a “drive-by” and give you his impressions of your particular property situation. Although we are talking specifically about the Scrub Jay here, Joe does other environmental surveys as well.

Joe’s website is posted below; take a look or give him a call.

Joseph Vidulich Environmental consulting