Category: Forests

UF researcher: Controlled fires don’t eliminate invasive tree

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 2, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have, in the past, reintroduced fire to restore a forest without considering its effect on exotic species that have become invasive. But a recent study by a University of Florida researcher shows that fire actually ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Exotic, Fire, IFAS, Invasive, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Species

UF researcher identifies new invasive ant in Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 19, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers have discovered a new invasive ant species in south Florida that can have dire consequences for homeowners and for surrounding ecosystems. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Entomology And Nematology, IFAS, News

Former UF professor, director wins national award for philanthropy

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 11, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Wayne Smith, a longtime supporter of the University of Florida and professor emeritus, has been awarded the Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist award by the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Award, News, Philanthropy, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation

Our Panhandle Springs Provide a Magical Experience

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 1, 2017

Imagine yourself as an early settler, migrating with your family into the area known as La Florida, with the hope of staking a claim and building a new life. You’ve heard stories of horrendous mosquitos, fierce native peoples, deadly snakes, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Experience, Magical, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Provide, Springs

UF students learn how to save environment, lessen wildfires with prescribed burns

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 22, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Assistant professor Raelene Crandall walks her 18 students into Austin Cary Forest, part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, where they will set a fire. Crandall and the students ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Forests, UF/IFAS

UF/IFAS, agencies collaborate to help landowners fight invasive species

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 23, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- It took a few years for Buzz Eaves to notice that tropical soda apple shrubs were overtaking his 1,200-acre cattle ranch near Fort Pierce, Florida. The prickly plant, with fruit the size of a golf ball and the color of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS helps landowners protect forests for future generations

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 9, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- When veterinarian Bill Bennett first bought his 1,200 acres of land in Levy County, he wasn’t sure what he would do with it. “I didn’t know anything about working the land, and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS Celebrates Arbor Day with an art contest in Seffner

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 26, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--- Arbor Day is approaching and Seffner, Florida, residents are geared up to celebrate with an Arbor Day mail art contest presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Hillsborough ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

“Panhandle Outdoors LIVE!” schedule for 2016 announced

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 19, 2016

The Florida Legislature has just convened for the 2016 session, and news from the capitol is already announcing a sweeping water bill on the fast-track to passage. Supporters are quoted as saying it would provide increased protection for certain ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: 2016, Announced, LIVE, Outdoors, Panhandle, Panhandle Outdoors, Schedule

American Basswood – A Great Addition to Tallahassee’s Urban Forest

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 6, 2015

Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 6, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat American Basswood, Tom Jackson Photo Credits Here in north Florida, we are blessed with a great diversity of native trees. This region ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: American Basswood, Native Trees, October-December 2015

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