State Authorized Professional Mangrove Trimmers (PMTs)
 

S. 403.9329 of the Mangrove Act states the qualifications for persons considered to be ‘professional mangrove trimmers’ and states the requirements for persons who desire to be state mangrove trimmers. The district lists of state professional mangrove trimmers (PMTs) provided from this page only include those persons who qualify as PMTs under S. 403.9329, Florida Statutes, and who desire to be considered “PMTs”. These lists was developed to assist the public in locating PMTs in their areas where the state has not delegated the mangrove regulatory program. There is no endorsement associated with this list. The credentials for PMTs are provided below:

• ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
• PWS - Professional Wetland Scientist
• CEP - Certified Environmental Professional
• ESA - Certified Ecologist
• LA - Landscape Architect (Note: The ‘Special Qualification’ box on a qualifying LA’s verification page should state “mangrove trimmer” for them to be considered PMTs.)
• DEP (DEP issued PMT status pursuant to S. 403.9329(2), F.S.) (Note:  “DEP” status does not convey endorsement - it is statutory requirement of the DEP to review those persons who wish to receive PMT status and who are not certified by one of the five organizations listed above. If all requirements in S. 403.9329(2) are met, the application is given “DEP” PMT status.

To find a PMT in your area, click on the DEP district map to the right or select from the list below, that is applicable to your property, to obtain a list of trimmers.

• Northwest District
• Northeast District
• Southwest District
• Central District
• South District
• Southeast District
• Monroe County

Persons who qualify as PMTs, and are not restricted to trimming only within the jurisdiction of one of the local governments delegated by the state mangrove trimming regulations, may be listed herein by contacting

Donna Kendall
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Submerged Lands & Environmental Resources
2600 Blair Stone Road - MS 2500
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
850-245-8488
Donna.Kendall@dep.state.fl.us

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