Category: Forests
Florida Land Steward Update, February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK IS FEBRUARY 22-28, 2021 National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Signs of “springtime” in central Florida…
February 17, 2021
Signs of "springtime" in central Florida... If you've been a long-time reader of this blog, you already know that I love to highlight the unique changes of Florida's seasons. "Springtime" in Florida is no exception. (Click here for my ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Seasonal Color, Seasons, Trees, Wildflowers
4-H All Hands Up ! Okaloosa County 4-H Newsletter
February 17, 2021
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS The Dog House Club Meetings: Tuesdays, 6pm, Farmers Market, Crestview Created to Create Art Club Meeting: Monday, March 15th, 6pm, Extension Office Crestview. Country Club Meeting: Monday, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Florida Land Steward Update, February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JIM STRICKLAND: 2021 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR A lifelong resident of Manatee County and sixth generation Floridian with over six decades of ranching experience, Mr. Jim Strickland has developed a strong land ethic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
2021 Manasota Regional Envirothon
February 9, 2021
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed seeing the students face ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Covid-19, Environment, Envirothon, Livestock, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Soil And Water Conservation District, Soils, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Conservation
UF’s Spatial Ecology and Conservation Lab help launch online tropical forest restoration tool
February 4, 2021
Tropical forests cover about 10% of land on Earth. Yet, these habitats are home to one-half to two-thirds of all species on Earth and store 40% of terrestrial carbon. Over half of all tropical forests have been removed within the last 100 years; ... READ MORE
Category: ForestsTags: Center For Latin American Studies, Cloud Computing, Ecological Restoration, Spatial Ecology, Tropical Conservation And Development Program, Tropical Forest, United Nations