UF/IFAS
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Category: Conservation

What is Residential Landscape Ecology?


September 27, 2018

What is Residential Landscape Ecology? Recently, I watched what I believe to be a red-shouldered hawk dive into a tree, catch a squirrel, and fly away with another hawk to enjoy their meal. Witnessing this event was amazing. We see these events ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Landscape Ecology, Neighborhood Ecology, Ornamental Gardens, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Sfrc, SHED, Urban Ecology

SFRC Stories: Joshua Castro – “Explore, Learn, and Evolve”


September 6, 2018

The Spark When Joshua Castro (MFRC ‘18) was in third grade, he was transported from his classroom in Stuart, Florida to life in a jungle through the monthly letters from his class PenPal, a Peace Corps volunteer. “Each month we’d look ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni Stories, Peace Corps, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, Students