The purpose of the meeting is to consider stakeholder group responses to the proposed changes regarding definition of gopher tortoise burrows and other gopher tortoise issues.; Monday, February 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn West, 7417 ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a facilitated stakeholder meeting to discuss and examine gopher tortoise issues. The meeting is open to all interested persons.

DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m. ― 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Holiday Inn West, 7417 W. Newberry Road (I-75 exit 387), Gainesville, FL 32611

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of the meeting is to consider stakeholder group responses to the proposed changes regarding definition of gopher tortoise burrows and other gopher tortoise issues.

Questions about the meeting should be directed to: Dr. James Perran Ross, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611, [phone], e-mail: [e-mail].

Participants are requested to advise the meeting coordinator, Dr. J. P. Ross, of their intention to attend. This meeting is will be structured and facilitated.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to advise Dr. Ross at least 48 hours before the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or [phone], within the Tallahassee area.