Under the canopies of the Austin Cary Forest (ACF), Emma Martin spent many hours conducting research for her undergraduate honors thesis. Martin, a UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences graduate who majored in environmental science, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. El exuberante clima subtropical del sur de Florida favorece la jardinería y la vida al aire libre durante todo el ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences extension team is excited to announce the launch of a new Forest Health Module in the Online Forest Landowner Academy. Those already enrolled in the course have full access to the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Leafless and ephemeral, the ghost orchid seems to float in the shadows of South Florida’s wetlands. They’re a mystery that has fueled books, films, and decades of fascination. But behind the mystique is a far more complicated reality. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
INVASIVE PLANT TIERED TRAINING ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE Provided by University of Florida IFAS, this introductory course is for volunteers, land managers, landowners, and others who may be new to invasive species management. This course ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
The freeze over the weekend was certainly a deep one In an instant our landscapes and turf went from green to various shades of brown. While there are a lot of articles and blogs telling us not to prune out our dead plants, there is not a lot ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources
PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK: JANUARY 25-31, 2026 With dry conditions prevailing across the state, and few broadcast burn permits being issued at the moment, this may not be an ideal time to promote prescribed fire. Nonetheless, this ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
It’s a topic that University of Florida Forest Entomology Professor Jiri Hulcr, Ph.D., addresses during the opening scene of one of 16 videos aimed at helping to keep Florida forest landowners in the know. He looks right into the camera ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Stewardship involves caring for something today and ensuring it remains curated for future generations. In urban forestry, it can involve how we responsibly manage our trees with sustainability in mind. Sustainability involves maintaining ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources