Rules of Thumb Science-based urban tree care requires knowledge in tree biology and anatomy, soil and water relations, pest management and plant health care, and a wide range of other subject domains. When faced with this sort of complexity, ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests
Put on your walking shoes and join us outside! To celebrate Florida Arbor Day this year, we will launch Gainesville's Tree Quest! The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and the City of Gainesville have partnered to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, Natural Resources
Florida’s trees tell incredible stories—and now, there’s a podcast dedicated to sharing them. Roots in the Sunshine is your gateway to understanding the vital role trees play in our lives, our neighborhoods, and our future. Hosted ... READ MORE
Category:The Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture has established itself as a significant funder of tree care–related research and education. Its grant program has supported, among other things, the publication of a Florida-specific ... READ MORE
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This post was originally published in the Florida Urban Forestry Council's Council Quarterly Newsletter, The Council Quarterly 2025 V.4. Urban Forestry in Florida Florida’s urban forests are challenged by rapid development, a changing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests
Tree Quest 2026: Explore Hillsborough County’s Urban Forest—13 Parks, Countless Stories Tree Quest is back for 2026—now spanning 13 park locations across Hillsborough County! Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or brand new to ... READ MORE
Category:Decades of research on pruning the aboveground parts of trees have given us a solid foundation for today’s best management practices. While the science isn’t exhaustive—no one’s tested every species or situation—it’s taught us a ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The Unexpected Pine Decline While most of us have moved on from the 2024 hurricane season, many of our trees are only now beginning to reveal the true extent of the damage they endured. Wind can shake trees violently, twisting and breaking ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesOctober brings a gentle change in rhythm. The air cools at dawn, the light lingers differently, and the plants around us begin to slow. In this quiet transition, trees stand steady, silent sentinels that have watched over seasons, centuries, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension