Category: Natural Resources
Tall Timbers, a Forest of Possibilities
September 14, 2021
UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student Genevieve Printiss is working toward her bachelor's degree in forest resources and conservation, housed in the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. Over the summer, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Career Services, Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Forest Resources And Conservation, Intern, VP Promise
How Many Avocado Varieties do you know? Which one is best for Guacamole?
September 13, 2021
Avocados originated from tropical America. However, we have three ecological races: Mexican, Guatemalan, and West Indian. Avocado best grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. In Florida, commercial growers can be seen in Miami-Dade ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Guacamole, Nationalguacamoleday
UF/IFAS scientists tapped to join national research effort advancing phosphorus sustainability, funded by NSF
September 12, 2021
Two University of Florida scientists have joined a national research effort to promote phosphorus sustainability across the United States. Together they will work under the funding auspices of the National Science Foundation-Science and ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Everglades Research And Education Center, Jehangir Bhadha, NC State, Sandra Guzmán, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, UF/IFAS In The News
Florida Land Steward Update, September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
NEW SEQUESTERING CARBON AND PROTECING FLORIDA LAND PROGRAM NOW OPEN! Apply by October 8, 2021 The Florida Forest Service announces a new program in which Florida landowners can be reimbursed for implementing approved tree establishment practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WildlifeCelebrating 15 years: Sarasota County’s Green Business Partnership
September 9, 2021
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair become Sarasota County’s first Green Business Partner. Pledging to demonstrate the environmental stewardship of the business, the auto repair location began taking sustainable actions to reduce waste, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesTags: Environmental Sustainability, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Partnership, Pgm_Waste
Underutilized Trees: The Nagi Tree
September 9, 2021
I’ve got a Nagi feeling about this… Natural and Horticultural History Human desires can be capricious and plants can fall in and out of vogue. Somewhat surprisingly, things as long-lived as landscape trees have different levels of merit ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Cflandscapes, Evergreen, Ocextension, Tree, Underutilized, Urban Forestry
Forest Carbon: A Potential Source of Income for Forest Owners, Part 1
September 8, 2021
By Natalia Medina-Irizarry and Dr. Michael Andreu Currently, landowners generate income from their forests by participating in markets that have long existed in the U.S. These include solid wood products, pulpwood, biomass, pine straw, and ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesUpdated list of ‘virtual’ natural resources programs from UF/IFAS
September 7, 2021
Updated Jan 2022: Below is a list of online programs offered by UF/IFAS Extension faculty that focus on natural resources in Florida. These programs are free and open to anyone (unless otherwise noted), and can be “attended” from anywhere ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Florida-youth-naturalist-program, Natural Resources, Online, Virtual, Webinar