ATTACHMENT_9_GT_Areas.pdf

Attachment 9 is a mapping document prepared by Quest Ecology in April 2020 for the Cross Bar and Al Bar Ranch project located in Pasco County, Florida. The map depicts potential gopher tortoise recipient sites across five distinct units, showing the geographical distribution of gopher tortoise burrows and evaluating site suitability based on depth to water table. The map identifies two water table depth categories: acceptable (45-129 cm) and desirable (130+ cm), with pink markers indicating specific gopher tortoise burrow locations within the property boundaries.

The document is part of an ecological management and conservation effort focused on wildlife habitat restoration and protection. The map provides a detailed spatial analysis of potential relocation sites for gopher tortoises, which is likely part of a broader ecosystem management strategy for the 12,381-acre Cross Bar and Al Bar Ranch property. The color-coded units (Units 1-5) and depth to water table classifications suggest a systematic approach to habitat assessment and potential wildlife conservation interventions, supporting the broader ecological consulting objectives outlined in the related contract opportunity description.