When rain falls on a forest, some of that water eventually flows into water bodies like rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. Scientists call this flow of water forest water yield, and how much water yield is produced depends on several factors. ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water
TIME TO ORDER SEEDLINGS FOR WINTER PLANTING SEASON If you are planning to plant trees this coming winter it’s time to get your order in for seedlings. Tree seedling supplies are often limited, especially that for longleaf pine, so now ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water
MAY IS AMERICAN WETLANDS MONTH May is American Wetlands Month. This is a good time to recognize the diversity of wetland habitats that exist in Florida and across the U.S., and the services they provide that are critical wildlife and people ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
EARTH DAY 2022 - THANKS PRIVATE LAND STEWARDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES YOU PROVIDE! Today we celebrate Earth Day and recognize the critical resources that we all depend on for survival and inspiration. As a part of that we need to remember ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
WINTER-SPRING 2022 ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSELTTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Congratulations Bill Black and Denise Matthews - 2022 Florida Land Stewards of the Year, Forest Carbon: Who's who in the Forest Carbon Market ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
THIS IS PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK: JANUARY 23-29, 2022 Prescribed fire is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Prescribed fire is safely applied by a team of fire experts under specified ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Most crops need fertilizer to get enough nitrogen, an essential building block of life. Only a few plants have evolved nodules that host nitrogen fixing bacteria, microbes that convert nitrogen in the air into a form plants can use. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research, Water
By Dr. J. Scott Angle, Dr. Andra Johnson, and Ed Bravo Trees’ little brothers are shrubs and green groundcover, but their concrete cousins include streets, sidewalks and sewers. On Florida Arbor Day (Jan. 22), we pay homage to trees ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
CONGRATULATIONS BILL BLACK AND DENISE MATTHEWS, 2022 FLORIDA LAND STEWARDS OF THE YEAR! We congratulate Bill Black and Denise Matthews for the outstanding stewardship of their Sparkleberry Farm property in Alachua County. As a result of their ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
By Dr. J. Scott Angle, Dr. Andra Johnson, and Ed Bravo Trees’ little brothers are shrubs and green groundcover, but their concrete cousins include streets, sidewalks and sewers. On Florida Arbor Day (Jan. 22), we pay homage to trees ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife