Category: Forests
Florida Land Steward Update, October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
USDA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS AND AG PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE SALLY Hurricane Sally’s flooding and high winds impacted agricultural operations in Florida and surrounding states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Armillaria – A Common Fungal Parasite of Certain Trees and Shrubs
October 6, 2020
A plant-loving fungus Armillaria root rot is a problematic disease of woody plants through Florida and much of the world. There are several species of Armillaria fungi that appear quite similar, but act in the same way by infecting ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & DiseaseTags: Disease, Fungus, Landscape, Mushroom Root Rot, Rot, Woody Plant
Dead Trees Bring Life to the Forests
October 1, 2020
Dead trees may be unsightly and potentially hazardous but they provide important habitat for numerous wildlife. For landowners, dead wood is a commonly overlooked resource. Some management plans may only consider the species and age of live ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Edis, Landscape Ecology, SFRC, Wildlife
Caught on tape: UF wildlife researchers repurpose listening device to track poaching
October 1, 2020
Above: A margay, a type of small wild cat found in the rainforests of Belize. Getty Images If a poacher shoots a deer in the forest and no one sees it, did it really happen? That is not so much a philosophical question as it is a practical ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, WildlifeTags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Eben Broadbent, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation
Celebrating the Outdoors
September 23, 2020
By Kristie Popa Do you enjoy the outdoors? Have you ever gone hunting, fishing or target shooting? National Hunting and Fishing Day takes place on October 26th. This day serves as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the traditions of these ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Forests, Recreation, WildlifeTags: 4-H Environmental Programs, 4-H Shooting Sports, National Hunting And Fishing Day, Outdoors
Florida Land Steward Update, September 4, 2020
September 3, 2020
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE HURRICANE MICHAEL TIMBER RECOVERY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Registration for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program is now available to forest landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in October ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Block Grant, Forest, Recovery, Timber, Tree Farm