Category: Forests

UF-led study connects Florida to the Smithsonian’s Forest Global Earth Observatory

by Sarah Tobing
April 9, 2021

A new University of Florida-led study established a Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) research plot at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station within a longleaf pine forest. These forests are a focus of restoration efforts because longleaf ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Forest Restoration, Longleaf Pine, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatic Sciences, Smithsonian Institution

Linking People to Nature: Gabby Salazar

by Kim Scotto
April 5, 2021

Can an image inspire someone to donate to an environmental cause? And if so, what kind of image—or series of images—motivates them to follow through on that impulse? Amanda Arnold, associate editor of Professional Photographer, interviewed ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: FRC, Students

IFAS Undergraduate Intern – Cesar Zamora

by Kim Scotto
April 5, 2021

Cesar Zamora participated in the 2020 UF/IFAS Summer Undergraduate Internship Program coordinated by the UF/IFAS Research Dean's Office. The program is a collaborative effort between the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and The ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: FRC, Research, Students

Florida Land Steward Update, April 2, 2021

by Chris Demers
April 1, 2021

A NEW EDITION OF THE NORTH FLORIDA PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION’S FIRE IN THE PINES NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE Wow! This group continues to make excellent progress toward their mission of helping private landowners, who would otherwise likely ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife

CALS Alumnus Highlight: Terry Baker

by Olivia Doyle
March 31, 2021

University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumnus Terry Baker graduated in 2004 with his degree from the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC), now known as the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Ffgs, Forest Resources And Conservation, SFRC

CALS Alumna Highlight: Cecilia Lepa

by Olivia Doyle
March 31, 2021

Cecilia Lepa graduated with both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in forest resources and conservation. She is currently an AmeriCorps VISTA serving with Southern Oregon's ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Forest Resources And Conservation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatic Sciences

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