UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Conservation awards presented at year end 4-H and FFA banquets At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter… Read More
On June 6th, we held an Invasive Species Workshop: Air Potato Challenge and Species Awareness day at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Panama City. Over 700 air potato leaf beetles were distributed to more than 30 sites in… Read More
For some, it is easy to tell a pine tree from, say, an oak tree, but can you tell a pine tree from a pine tree? Some might say it’s a pain in the neck to properly identify… Read More
A Christmas tree, live or artificial, is almost a given in most households in our country. But, it was not always so. The tradition of using evergreens and trees in celebration likely began in the northern parts of… Read More
Forest Sustainability Within a Metropolitan Watershed Steps Recommended by the Tampa Bay Forest Working Group Management approaches to the sustainability of urban and urbanizing forests are poorly defined in both scope and application (Clark et al. 1997). As our… Read More
Chinese tallow…. Brazilian pepper… Mimosa…. These are all invasive trees in central Florida. An invasive plant is one that is out-competing native plants in natural areas. Invasive plants compete for nutrients, water, sunlight and of course, space. Sometimes… Read More
Natural areas within our growing metropolitan regions play a significant role in maintaining the health and economic vitality of residents, and the conservation of wild plants and animals. Management of natural areas, with their intricate biological cycles, is… Read More
Since the late 19th century the engineering professions have done a masterful job of ameliorating filth and spread of disease in our cities, including the provision of safe water supply, sanitary disposal of human waste and refuge, and… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After working for nearly a decade as a land manager in Florida’s forests, Terri Mashour, 37, set out to write a book dedicated to more than 100 off-the-grid hikes across the state. Her book covers… Read More
If you’ve ever sipped Gatorade, eaten a Cadbury Crème Egg, put on a Band-Aid or used a Post-It note, you have a forest to thank. These products are on a long list of items with ingredients derived from… Read More
