Navigate Florida’s regulatory landscape with confidence

Gaia Environmental Group offers a comprehensive service package for landowners, engineers, developers, and municipalities.

All services are led by Savannah Parks, M.S., with free background research available before any field assessment.

Services We Provide

Every project at GAIA starts with a conversation about what you are looking to develop, preserve, or understand. From there, we consult on the right combination of field expertise and regulatory knowledge to move your project forward.

Wetland Delineations
Comparing a soil sample to a Munsell soil color chart during a wetland delineation
Environmental Permitting
Field bag, notebook and reference cards on grass during an environmental survey
Threatened & Endangered Species Surveys
Close-up of a gopher tortoise during a threatened and endangered species survey
Comprehensive Environmental Assessments
Saw palmetto flatwoods and wet prairie habitat in Florida
Arbor Services & Tree Surveys
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments
Commercial office building, typical site for a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

Specialized & Coastal Services

These services fall outside the standard scope, but are a part of Savannah’s expertise. Available on a project basis, often in combination with a primary engagement.

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and Benthic Surveys

Coastal and marine assessments for docks, marinas, mitigation banks, ecological restoration, and in-water structures.

COASTAL

Habitat Mapping and Exotic Species Removal

Field classification and invasive management planning.

LAND MGMT

Living Shoreline Planning and Design

Erosion control and shoreline stabilization using natural systems.

COASTAL

Mangrove Restoration

Restoration planning and permitting for coastal mangrove systems.

RESTORATION

Permaculture Consulting

Regenerative design and land planning for sustainability-focused projects.

BY REQUEST

Hydric Soil Assessments

Hydric soil assessments identify soil characteristics formed under prolonged wet conditions and are an essential component of wetland delineations.

BY REQUEST

Not sure what you need? Start with a conversation.

GAIA offers free background research on your property before committing to any field assessment. It’s how we make sure you get exactly the service your project requires.