ATTACHMENT_8_BO_Map.pdf

The document is an attachment to an ecological survey map produced by Quest Ecology for the Cross Bar / Al Bar Ranch property located in Pasco County, Florida. The map specifically details Gopher Tortoise Burrow Surveys conducted in May 2020 and August 2022, showing the spatial distribution of gopher tortoise burrows within the property's Core Conservation Area. The map includes a white property boundary line, green boundary for the Core Conservation Area, and color-coded points representing gopher tortoise burrows from the two survey periods (purple for May 2020, yellow for August 2022).

The map provides a comprehensive visual representation of gopher tortoise habitat across approximately 12,381 acres, indicating significant ecological documentation as part of a broader ecosystem management and wildlife habitat restoration project. The survey appears to be part of the Total Ecosystem Management Program, which includes assessments of wildlife, forestry, and agricultural components. The dense clustering of burrow locations suggests a robust gopher tortoise population within the property, which will likely be critical for habitat conservation and management strategies outlined in the ecological consulting contract.