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Permits & Protected
County rules vary. Mangroves are federally and state protected. Get the paperwork right.
Tree Permits by County: Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte / Lee
What triggers a permit in each county, what doesn't, and how to apply.
Read →Florida's Mangrove Trimming Law (the MTPA Explained)
When you can trim, when you can't, and the difference between MTPA-certified work and unlicensed cutting.
Read →Protected Species in Florida
Mangroves, sea grapes, eagle-nest trees, and county-specific protections.
Read →Getting HOA Pre-Approval for Tree Work
What to submit, who decides, and how to avoid a fine after the fact.
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