Category: Forests
The Importance of Scrub Communities in Central Florida
January 3, 2019
What enters your mind when you see the glistening white sand and thorny plants of Florida’s scrub land? Do you see sandy, worthless land useful only for development? Or, are you aware that “most of the rare endemic vegetation of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources,Tags: A Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Master Gardner, Polkgardening, Polkmg
Climate Change Is A Current and Future Issue
December 3, 2018
The nation’s economy, public health, infrastructure, and natural resources face an immediate and continued threat from climate change impacts, warns the comprehensive 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4) released on November 23, 2018. The ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, WaterTags: Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise
Emerald Ash Borer – News You Should Know To Be Informed
November 21, 2018
The emerald ash borer is a very colorful bug. As Floridians we should be aware of the likely arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer to our State. This is a wood borer that has caused the largest tree-death event on the American continent in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Home LandscapesTags: Bark Beetles, Dead Trees, Invasive
USDA Helps Ag Producers Conserve Natural Resources
November 21, 2018
Application Deadline is Dec. 21 Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Dec. 21 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources
Florida Fall Color
November 21, 2018
Florida is known for warm weather, sandy beaches, theme parks…. but fall color? We’ve got that too! Here's how to embrace the change in seasons, Florida-Friendly style. Up north, the spectacle of autumn leaves changing color is ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, WildlifeTags: #FloridaFallColor, Autumn, Berries, Fall, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Trees, Wildflowers
Hurricanes and Trees – Pruning
November 1, 2018
Hurricane Pruning and Topping of Trees – Dangerous Myths ‘Hurricane pruning or trimming’ refers to the type of trimming that is often promoted by untrained tree workers who believe that by cleaning out the interior of the tree’s crown ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Hurricane Pruning, Urban Forest
Hurricanes and Trees – Storm Recovery Tips
November 1, 2018
A hurricane can cause large scale damage, quickly changing our backyards and communities. Homes and buildings may be damaged or destroyed, power lines down, and trees broken and torn. In the wake such change, people often experience a deep sense ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Hurricanes And Trees, Urban Forest
UF Names New Coordinator for Florida Project Learning Tree
November 1, 2018
By Kim Scotto GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation welcomes a new coordinator for a program that uses the forest as a window on the world for educators. Jessica Ireland ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Florida Project Learning Tree, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS
Light My Fire
October 29, 2018
It’s almost the time of year when we get to use perhaps the least used piece of equipment in our homes. Some of us don’t have one, and some of us do. I’m talking about the Florida fireplace. With cooler weather coming for us, I thought ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Fireplace, Firewood, Ocextension