Category: Forests

Learn to Burn: A Week at Prescribed Burn School in Old Florida

by George Laibl
July 3, 2025

Last week, I had the chance to attend a “burn school” hosted by the Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) at Crones Cradle Conserve in Citra, Florida — and it turned out to be one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve had in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Burn, Conservation, Control Burn, Crones Cradle Conserve, Extension, Fire, Fire Ecology, Florida, Forest, Forestry, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Old Florida, Prescribe Burn, Prescribed Burn, Prescribed Burn Association, UF, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Wildfire, Wildlife

A Guide to Registering for Pesticide Exams (with pictures)

by Alex Tays
August 18, 2023

A common request I get from folks calling the extension office is how they go about getting their pesticide license. The Flagler County Extension Office offers free pesticide testing to the first 5 applicants to register for testing on the 2nd ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Certification, FDACS, Pesticide, UF/IFAS Extension

Florida Mangroves

by Carolyn Kovacs
April 25, 2023

Mangroves are an important component of Florida’s coastal ecosystem. They provide habitat for many organisms and protect us from storms. Mangroves have been moving northward in Florida, and it is important all of us around the state ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Mangroves, Red Mangrove, Wetlands

Prescribed Fires: A little now means A LOT less Later

by Alex Tays
February 10, 2023

WHAT IS A PRESCRIBED FIRE? Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns, refer to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire. TL;DR: ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

THE VALUE OF SHADE TREES

by Mimi Vreeland
May 14, 2020

Shade trees have inherent assets that not only benefit our local environment, but our wallets too! The value of shade trees in your garden is limitless. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Shade, Shade Trees, Trees, Water Conservation, Water Quality

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