Florida LAKEWATCH is a citizen volunteer lake monitoring program that facilitates "hands-on" citizen participation in the management of Florida waters. Collectively, volunteers have gathered accurate water quality data on over 2,700 aquatic ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
In Florida, pine trees are not only valued for their ecological importance, but for their economic importance as well. There are several species of pine found in Florida that are of commercial value, producing goods such as, paper, lumber ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Dead trees may be unsightly and potentially hazardous but they provide important habitat for numerous wildlife. For landowners, dead wood is a commonly overlooked resource. Some management plans may only consider the species and age of live ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
The eastern mosquitofish is a common, native species of fish that is found as far north as New Jersey and as far west as Alabama. Here in Florida, the climate is suitable for mosquito population growth and year-round pest management efforts ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife