Martin County is expanding its conservation efforts as Mattamy Homes prepares to relocate gopher tortoises to a newly established, FWC-approved habitat within KC Trails at Newfield in Palm City.
The 30-acre preserve is Martin County’s first-ever gopher tortoise recipient site and is part of the larger 1,800-acre Kiplinger Conservancy. Spearheaded by Mattamy Homes, this initiative ensures a safe, permanent environment for the protected species and reflects a broader commitment to preservation and sustainable development.
Read the full feature from Hometown News here.
