A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by a $10,000 maximum fine or six months in jail, or both. And that's just the beginning of possible fines.

Clearing mangrove trees without permission is a first-degree misdemeanor, and could be punishable by a $10,000 maximum fine or six months in jail, or both. According to the Florida Department of ...

Assessment of mangrove above-ground carbon stock relies on accurate measurement of tree biomass, which traditionally involves collecting direct measurements from trees and relating these to biomass ...