Category: Conservation

Researchers investigate summer cover crops in organic vegetable production

by Mike Loizzo
March 10, 2022

The use of cover crops between growing seasons can improve nutrient cycling and soil health among other things. Researchers in the UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department (SWS) conducted a study on the benefits of a summer cover crop in organic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cover Crops, Field And Fork, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, John Allar, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department

Example of a human-made epidemic

by One Health Center of Excellence
March 10, 2022

A pristine habitat and a giant bat The flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) is a bat species that gets its name from its size, literally a bat as big as a fox that flies. Its wingspan goes to up about between 3 and 4 feet, making it one of the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Date Palm Sap, Epidemic, Flying Fox, One Health

Celebrating the Okaloosa Darter

by Laura Tiu
March 8, 2022

World Wildlife Day was celebrated on March 3, 2022. This year’s theme is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration.” We celebrate this day to bring attention and awareness to many of the plants and animals that are considered ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Lake, World Wildlife Day

SDG Action Week in Review

by One Health Center of Excellence
March 8, 2022

This past week was Sustainable Development Goals Action & Awareness Week, as designated by The University Global Coalition in partnership with the State University of New York. As the Coalition page states, “the purpose of this week is ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Capua, Circular Health, Ilaria Capua, One Health, SDG, Sdg Action Week, Sustainable Development Goals

Nature lovers identify hundreds of plant species at DeLuca Preserve BioBlitz

by Tory Moore
March 8, 2022

Nearly 100 nature lovers flocked to the DeLuca Preserve to scout the property for animals and plants that live on the expanse. Visitors documented 1,600 sightings, and within those, observed 345 species. The “BioBlitz,” as it’s called, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: BioBlitz, DeLuca, DeLuca Preserve, Inaturalist, INaturalist App

Florida Land Steward Update, March 4, 2022

by Chris Demers
March 4, 2022

NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK - WE CAN ALL DO SOMETHING This week is National Invasive Species Week. During this week on our Florida Land Steward Facebook page we have shared some great posts from UF/IFAS Sea Grant Agent, Rick ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Timber, Timber Taxes, Trees

Urban Forests For the Birds – Part 2. Management

by Robert Northrop
March 2, 2022

Urban Forests For the Birds - Part 2. Management Composition of the urban forest Landscape architects and urban foresters recommend which species of trees to plant on public lands and private land. These decisions have a long term effect ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Urban Forests For the Birds – Part 1. Introduction

by Robert Northrop
March 2, 2022

Urban Forests For the Birds - Part 1. Introduction The urban forest has the capacity to provide habitat for birds. This is important because birds make significant contributions to the function of the urban forest ecosystem. Songbirds birds ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Urban Forests, Urban Wildlife

Research helps keep stone crab on your plate for years to come

by Tory Moore
March 2, 2022

Highlights Demand for Florida stone crab is on the rise with prices at all-time highs. Researchers are working to help crab populations and support the fishery. A recent research study found that traps may not be a source of ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Fisheries, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name, National Crab Meat Day, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Stone Crab, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Agents

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