A bit obtuse, but noteworthy if only to ascertain your own unique attributes.
One of them had just informed us we couldn’t collect a soil sample by hand because the area slated for it might not have been included in a survey for and endangered tuber. This, regardless of the fact the entire area is destined to become an engineered slope with retaining wall, and has been so designated for about 6 years of design and review.
But hey, it’s only taxpayers money...