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
CONGRATULATIONS REBECCA AND MANNY MENDOZA: 2025 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD LANDOWNERS OF THE YEAR! If you received your copy of the 2025 Florida Land Steward calendar you are already familiar with our 2025 Florida Land Steward Landowners of the Year. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
By Jason Ballard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Rebecca Mendoza All photos are by Rebecca Mendoza unless otherwise noted. Manny and Rebecca Mendoza continue to carry on a long history of land stewardship on the 120-acre ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
2025 GREETINGS! The new year has turned and we are hittin’ the ground running for another year of land stewardship assistance, education, and networking opportunities. I think you’ll note that a big theme this year will be around the many ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
FFGS is pleased to announce that Dr. Donald Behringer, Professor of Marine and Disease Ecology, was named a 2025 Fulbright Specialist. The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes biology education around the world by establishing relationships ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
SEASON’S GREETINGS! On behalf of all the Florida Land Steward partners we wish you and yours a very festive, peaceful, and safe Holiday season. A huge THANKS to all the partners and landowners who participated in the many events taking place ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences along with several co-sponsors including the Florida Forest Service will mark the end of Prescribed Fire Awareness Week with a free fire festival for the public ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
2024 ANNUAL SAND PINE CHRISTMAS TREE SALE AT LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST Cut your own Florida native sand pine Christmas tree on Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Arbuckle Tract. The date blocks when cutting will be permitted are Dec. 2 to Dec. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
2025 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! An annual Holiday tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, our Florida Land Steward Landowner of the Year, habitat management tips, partnership opportunities, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CELEBRATES FIRST PINE ROCKLANDS CONSERVATION WEEK NOVEMBER 11-15, 2024 This week we recognize and celebrate Miami-Dade County’s first annual Pine Rocklands Conservation Week, November 11-15! Thanks to the efforts and advocacy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife