Category: Conservation

Biology of the Hicatee: A Critically Endangered River Turtle of Belize

by Samantha Murray
December 18, 2015

The hicatee (Dermatemys mawii) is a Central American river turtle and one of the 25 most endangered turtle species in the world. Over-hunting for meat, eggs, and shells is driving the turtles toward extinction. This 3-page fact sheet about the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Belize, Frank J. Mazzotti, Nathan Schwartz, Rebecca G. Harvey, Turtles, Venetia Briggs-Gonzales, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department

Bringing the “Magic” of Collaboration to Science

by WEC
December 16, 2015

By Ethan Noel, Masters Student, Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Dept. By 2030, the world population will exceed 8.5 billion people. During this time, Florida’s population will have increased by 5 million. Unfortunately, this rapid ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources

UF/IFAS hosting Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference in January

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 14, 2015

APOPKA, Fla. --- Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Canals and Levees and Everglades Ecology

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November 30, 2015

Canals have crossed the Everglades since pre-Columbian times, but its modern canals are wider, deeper and hundreds of kilometers longer than any that existed previously. Because of their size and prominence, canals have shaped and changed the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Canals, CERP, Ecology, Ecosystems, Environment, Environment Hot Topic, Everglades, Levees, Water

November Wildlife Happenings

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November 2, 2015

From more woodpecker sightings on suet feeders to manatees migrating to warmer waters, November is the month Florida wildlife prepares for the winter season. More... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: #ufbugs, Environment Hot Topic, Florida Animals, Florida Plants, Florida Wildlife, November Wildlife Happenings, Wildlife, Wildlife Happenings

Resources for Backyard Chickens

by mcampbell
October 26, 2015

The rise in popularity of backyard chickens brings up many questions about best management practices. There are various ordinances depending on your location and which city you live in. Each city has its own ordinances about keeping backyard ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation
Tags: Backyard Chickens, Coops, Local Food, Mcampbell@pinellascounty.org, Poultry

Why are Bats Important?

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October 26, 2015

From pest control to pollination, learn why bats are essential to our ecosystem. More... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Bats, Environment Hot Topic, Florida Bats, Florida Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

Understanding Nitrogen Transformations and Cycling for Sweet Corn Production in Sandy Soils

by Amanda Quintos
October 19, 2015

Because sandy soils have low water and nutrient-holding capacities and Florida experiences high rainfall periodically, optimizing fertilizer use efficiency for sweet corn production is challenging. The preparation of nitrogen budgets and the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management
Tags: Farm-gate Budget, George Hochmuth, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Rishi Prasad, Sandy Soil, Soil And Water Science, Soil System Budget, Sweet Corn

Sustainable Halloween Tips

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October 19, 2015

When you think of Halloween, you probably envision candy, scary movies and trick-or-treating, but what about sustainability? From costumes to decorations, Halloween actually provides a great opportunity to put sustainable practices into action. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Green Halloween, Sustainability, Sustainable Halloween Tips, Sustainable Hot Topic

Bat Conservation

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October 12, 2015

Bats have had a bad reputation as blood-sucking flying rodents for years, but some facts about these nocturnal creatures may surprise you. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
Tags: Bat Conservation, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Environment Hot Topic, Wildlife

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