To provide the education of natives of all varieties and species. Committed to their importance in a stable natural Eco System. Understanding the problems from tainted runoff to reclaimation. This knowlage is esential so we can preserve for our forests future generations to understand and enjoy.I have been a part of hand removal of exotics and creating habitats for a variety of developments all over South FL. Just to name a few,there is the Little Pine Island Wetland Mitigation Bank Working with Mariner Properties from 1997 - 2001and 2007- 2008. In 2007 Picayune Strand State Park concentration of Malliluca and Chocolate Weed.Assisted Gulfstream Natural Gas system in removing Brazilian Peppers, Australian Pine, Prim Rose willow, various grasses, creating Gofer Tortoise habitat and protecting Calloosa Indian Mounds from Poachers on three reclamation sites. In 2000-2001, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Citrus Canker Eradication Program May 26, 2004, as an aid to prevent the spread of Citrus Canker. I also aided Koester Environmental Services, Inc. in removal of toxic lead from run off associated from poor storage and disposal at a printing company in 1997. Tested at the University Of Florida / IFAS Extension and passed Core Exam February14, 2008. Attended the De Angelo Brothers, Inc. / Aquagenix 2006-2007 Region 3 Annual Training Seminar placed 2nd in the region.Specialties: Education of land conservation, creating sustainable habitat for wildlife, extensive knowledge of wildlife habits, native and exotic vegetation upland, wetland, Aquatic, fresh and salt. Working under extreme circumstances and conditions
Listed skills include Wetlands, Wetland Restoration, Constructed Wetlands, Nature Photography, and 7 others.