Category: Forests

Florida Land Steward Update, October 2, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 2, 2025

JENKINS TREE FARM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS About 50 private landowners and partners joined us on Thursday, Sept. 25 for a tour at the Jenkins Family Tree Farm in Walton County, FL. This family forest operation exemplifies multiple-use and muti-generation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Gopher Tortoise, Hurricane Preparation, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

ex•plore: The Monty Andrews Arboretum

by Ashley Ellis
September 29, 2025

As a horticulture educator, I spend a lot of time talking about plants—how to grow them, how to care for them, and how those simple acts can be nourishing for us as humans. Gardening gets us outside, puts our hands in the soil, and reminds ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Explore, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, Trees

Trees help reduce temperatures in cities — how can we get more of them?

by Stephanie Cadaval
September 23, 2025

Dealing with heat in the urban forest Urban heat is a common issue faced by residents of both dense metropolitan areas and suburban developments. But did you know trees have several ways they can help us beat the heat? In this post, we’ll ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

The Dirt behind the Data

by Alyssa Vinson
September 22, 2025

During the first week of September, a week marked by surprisingly brisk morning air, the Koeser Lab team gathered to perform some necessary and challenging tasks. In previous Show Us the Data! posts, we gave you a glimpse into the world of field ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Show Us The Data!, UF/IFAS Research, Urban Forestry Extension

Florida Land Steward Update, September 19, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 19, 2025

“MIND THE GAPS” WORKSHOPS: ENGAGE IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS Initiated by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and many partners, the goal of “Mind the Gaps” gatherings is to recognize geographical connections that are irreplaceable. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Conservation, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Palms: Overview & Resources

by Hannah Eason
September 16, 2025

Palms Overview 1. Select the right palm for the right place. Soil pH matters for certain palms. Native palms are generally better adapted to Florida and provide other benefits, especially for wildlife. 2. Determine if the palm has a crownshaft ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agent, Central Florida Gardening, Cflandscapes, Class, Crownshaft, Deficient, Diagnostics, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hwooten, Landscape, Landscapes, Lawn, Lethal Bronzing, Native Palm, Palm, Palms, Prune, Pruning, Pruning Palms, Resorts, Tree

Florida Land Steward Update, September 12, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 12, 2025

FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

September 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
September 8, 2025

Recap of September 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector This September, we continued our tradition of kicking off another year of First Fridays webinars with a refresher on the fundamentals of invasive species. Whether you're brand ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD25-26, FloridaFirstDetector, SeminoleCountyAg

Florida Land Steward Update, September 5, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 5, 2025

APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR A NEW FLORIDA BIG BEND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (RCPP) Sign up by October 3, 2025 This is a new partnership between Tall Timbers and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Available to landowners ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Panther, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Regional Conservation Partnership Program, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Urban Forestry, Wildlife

UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Council Launches Shared Canopy, Shared Ground — An Urban Forestry Virtual Lunch & Learn

by Stephanie Cadaval
September 4, 2025

A new speaker series One of the goals of the Urban Forestry Extension Council (UFEC) is to build and support a learning community around urban forestry in Florida. We’ve organized a new Fall Speaker Series for 2025. This series will provide ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

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