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David Herbster, Administrator

Mangroves are a Valuable Coastal Resource

Mangroves:

• Provide food for fish & shellfish

• Filter pollutants and trap sediments

• Nursery grounds for fish, crustaceans and shellfish

• Nesting and rookeries for coastal birds

• Shoreline stabilization

• Serve as storm buffers by reducing wind and wave action in shallow shoreline areas

The 1996 Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (403.9321 - 403.9333 F.S.)

• Provides protection while allowing a view for waterfront property owners.
• No defoliation, removal or destruction of mangrove trees.
• Authorization from DEP may be required before mangroves are trimmed
• You may need to hire a certified, professional mangrove trimmer, depending on the size of the mangroves
• Proper Trimming is important because improper trimming kills mangroves

Mangrove Links

•   1996 Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act

•  Mangrove Trimming Guide for Homeowners (This is a 12.58 mb  file in .pdf format.  It may load slowly, please be patient. )

•   More information is available on the Department's mangrove page

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Central District Office

3319 Maguire Blvd, Suite 232

Orlando, Florida 32803-3767

SLERP fax:  850-412-0467

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