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Florida Land Steward Update, March 7, 2025

by Chris Demers
March 7, 2025

NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 9-15, 2025 Forests play an important role in regulating the water cycle and reducing the impacts of flood from storms. They filter and regulate the flow of water, intercept rainfall, and absorb precipitation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Groundwater, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resource Conservation, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm

Fisheries students create their own oceanic adventures

by Stephanie Castellano
March 4, 2025

The final project for Dr. Shirley Baker’s Marine Adaptations class (FAS 6154) is what Dr. Baker refers to as “choose your own adventure.” The students are tasked with creating a science communication project that focuses on marine species ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences Unit, Marine Adaptations, Marine Species, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

Florida Land Steward Update, February 28, 2025

by Chris Demers
February 28, 2025

NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK (NISAW), FEBRUARY 24-28, 2025 NISAW is a nation-wide event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. There are many events and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, NISAW, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife
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SFFGS Geomatics students use Lidar to preserve local history

by Stephanie Castellano
February 19, 2025

Across Florida, historic buildings are feeling the squeeze: extreme weather and a rapidly growing population, which demands more housing and more infrastructure, can lead to the effacement of sites that hold pieces of the state’s history. In ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Geomatics, Historic Preservation, Lidar, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Surveying
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Behind the scenes: How UF/IFAS risk assessments sustain Florida’s $191M aquaculture industry

by Lourdes Mederos
February 17, 2025

From vibrant tropical fish for aquarium enthusiasts to succulent shellfish served as the center of the plate, Florida’s aquaculture industry serves as an economic powerhouse and a national leader. In 2022, the state’s tropical fish ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Blog Community, Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alligator Farming, Aquatic Environment, Aquatic Invasives, Aquatic Plant Production, BMP, Ecosystem, FDACS, Fish Tanks, Florida Aquaculture, Invasives In Florida, Jeffrey Hill, News, Ornamental Fish Farming, Risk Assessment, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Shellfish Cultivation, Species, Succeulent Shellfish, Sustainability, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, Tropical Fish, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Florida Land Steward Update, February 14, 2025

by Chris Demers
February 14, 2025

WINTER-SPRING ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Congratulations Rebecca and Manny Mendoza: 2025 Florida Land Steward Landowners of the Year, Ginger Feagle to Lead Florida Tree Farm Program, David ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, February 7, 2025

by Chris Demers
February 7, 2025

APPLY FOR USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS Apply by March 7, 2025 If you are interested in protecting the integrity of your property, consider a conservation easement through the U.S. Department of Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Management, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 29, 2025

by Chris Demers
January 29, 2025

PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK The Florida Forest Service is recognizing this week, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2025, as the state’s annual Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, emphasizing the important benefits of prescribed fire burning on Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Forest, Forest Health, Longleaf Pine, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife

SFFGS welcomes Dr. Yue Li, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education

by Stephanie Castellano
January 22, 2025

The School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Yue Li, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education. Dr. Li comes to FFGS from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where she ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Environmental Education, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

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