Protected Species
A number of protected species live in Volusia County. The county’s permitting process requires that you provide additional documentation for any protected species found on your parcel prior to issuance of county permits. It is the county's goal to help the public work in cooperation with any other governing bodies, whether federal or state, to take the appropriate steps in the permit process regarding protected species. Please contact our office prior to clearing or building on any parcel if you are unsure of the existence of protected species.
Listed below are some of the species that will require additional permitting through federal and/or state agencies. These species are protected by federal and/or state law.
| Gopher tortoises | Ospreys | Sea turtles |
| Beach mice | Scrub jays | Bald eagles | Manatee |
PLEASE NOTE: Species other than those listed above may require additional permits. Permits are required for most land clearing activities. Please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website for a complete list of protected species in Volusia County.
Agency contact information:
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
North Florida Field Office
7915 Baymeadows Way, Suite 200
Jacksonville, FL 32256-7517
Southeast Region FLES Main Office 352-448-9151
Phone: 904-731-3336
Fax: 904-731-3045
