USF Sarasota-Manatee Gopher Tortoise conservation collection, 1995-2023
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Banner, Edie
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of material donated by Dr. Edie Banner related to her work with the USF Sarasota-Manatee Gopher Tortoise conservation area, including its founding, land management, associated research projects, student intern work, background research, and publications.
- Extent:
- 1 boxes
- 0.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
USF Sarasota-Manatee Gopher Tortoise conservation collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The USF Sarasota-Manatee Gopher Tortoise conservation collection Resource consists of publications, clippings, CD-ROMs, photographs, maps, correspondence, presentations, and permitting documents. A hard drive with digital material was donated with the collection. See the Separated Materials note on this finding aid for more information.
- Biographical / historical:
"The University of South Florida's campus in Sarasota has a 6.2 acre gopher tortoise conservation area that was established as an on-site relocation of gopher tortoises in 2004 when the current facility was constructed. The site is comprised of three plots totaling 6.2 acres east of the main campus building along N. Tamiami Trail connected via 3 eco-tunnels to provide safe passage of tortoise between the plots.
In 2016, the requisite permits and permissions were obtained by Dr. Edie Banner to conduct surveys, monitor the site, assess the suitability of the habitat and develop habitat protocols. The monitoring of the GTCA, overseen by Dr. Edie Banner, uses student volunteers, aka the Tortoise Team, to perform burrow surveys and biodiversity inventories, identify and remove invasive plants, and engage in research projects. This local protected area gives student volunteers a connection to nature and the environment creating a sense of place as they recognize the responsibility of engaging in the needs of the community."
Text taken from The Gopher Tortoise Council Newsletter, Volume 44, Number 1.
- Arrangement:
The original order of the donor was maintained, including the folder titles.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
USF Sarasota-Manatee Gopher Tortoise conservation collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
