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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida is now home to over 500 species of animals that are considered non-native (exotic). It’s even more shocking to consider that out of the 4,000 identified plants in… Read More
I am a pro and con guy. When our family has a big decision to make, they usually ask me to list pros and cons before we make such a decision, it is something I have done since… Read More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Monday, February 25th through Sunday, March 3rd. And here in the Florida Keys, we are no stranger to opportunistic invaders trying to takeover habitats that aren’t rightfully theirs. SITUATION An invasive plant… Read More
The last week of February is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW). Each year we post several articles about invasive species that are established in the panhandle, and those that are potential threats. As most of you… Read More
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is February 25th through March 2nd, 2019. In recognition, the Osceola Board of County Commissioners issued a Proclamation at their February 18th meeting. In addition, NISAW events and workshops will occur throughout… Read More
Invasive Plants 101: Identification & Treatment of EDRR Plants; Invasive Plants 102: Field Identification and Treatment of Common Invasive Plants Clark Ryals, Forester, Florida Forest Service, Caloosahatchee District Roxanne Taylor, Land Stewardship Coordinator, Lee County Conservation 20/20 Identification… Read More
Brazilian pepper tree, also known as the Christmas berry or Florida holly, is not as jolly as it may appear. Don’t be fooled by its appearance or nicknames—this tree is an invasive exotic plant. Invasive plants do not… Read More
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a devastating pest of ash trees. For the first time, it has been found outside of its current regulated area in Nova Scotia, Canada. The continuous spread of emerald ash borer… Read More
We have confirmed a new invasive plant in Okaloosa County. Wavyleaf Basketgrass was first found in Maryland in 1996 and quickly spread into Virginia and Pennsylvania. This invasive is very shade tolerant. It originates from Southern Europe and… Read More
In May of 2018 an egg clutch and nymphs of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys, was found in Lake County, Florida. Several weeks later an additional egg clutch with nymphs was found less than 1… Read More
