Category: Forests

UF Researchers Link Gene from Ancient Virus with Plant Stature

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 11, 2020

By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A new study from the University of Florida links the ability of plants to grow to great heights to a 500-million-year-old interaction between a virus and a type of algae. “The majority of today’s ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Genomics, Matias Kirst, Plant Genetics, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology Program, Research, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Trees

Florida Chapter of ISA Infuses UF/IFAS Arboriculture Research with $320K in Grants

by Lourdes Mederos
November 8, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. --- A lethal plant hopper species is slowly killing our Florida landscape of palm trees. Meanwhile, there are wood-decaying fungi causing several urban tree species to develop root and trunk rot affecting their stability. While ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Arborists, Brian Bahder, Florida Chapter ISA, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Ganoderma, Invasive, ISA, Jason Smith, Lethal Bronzing, Palms, Root Rot, Southeast Florida, Trees, UF-IFAS

Go a little “greener” this year, consider a Florida native Christmas Tree

by Shannon Carnevale
November 4, 2019

If you’ve been looking for ways to make your holiday celebrations just a little more eco-friendly, consider getting a native Florida sand pine, locally-grown this Christmas! You can cut down your very own Florida native Christmas tree from ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Christmas Trees, Florida Ecosystem, Holidays, Shannon Carnevale, Sustainable Living

UF/IFAS CALS Alumni Earn Leadership Positions with the Society of American Foresters

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 11, 2019

By Kim Scotto and Dana Edwards GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After becoming involved with the Society of American Foresters (SAF) as students at the University of Florida, two alumni of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation
Sunrise at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC).

Florida Fall Color

by BLOGS.IFAS
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 ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: #FloridaFallColor, Autumn, Berries, Fall, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Trees, Wildflowers

UF Names New Coordinator for Florida Project Learning Tree

by BLOGS.IFAS
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 Teaching
Tags: Florida Project Learning Tree, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS

UF/IFAS Forestry Student to Study Beetles during UN Internship

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 10, 2018

By Kim Scotto GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences doctoral student, who is passionate about solving problems in forest health on a global scale, will spend three months as an intern with ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS, UN, United Nations

Alachua County Team Wins 3rd in National 4-H Forestry Invitational

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 24, 2018

By Kim Scotto   GAINESVILLE, Fla. – What is the principal softwood used for lumber in Massachusetts? On what continent are maples most abundant? What is a liquid product of wood that is used in mixing paints?* At the 39th National ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: 4-H, Forest, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS

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