AGREEMENT REACHED ON HURRICANE MICHAEL STATE BLOCK GRANT NEGOTIATIONS The State of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced the successful end of negotiations on the administration of $380.7 million in grant funding ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Leaving a Legacy: Marty Main's Gift to FMNP As a child, Dr. Marty Main wanted to keep an Eastern Tiger Salamander he found on his grandfather’s Wisconsin dairy farm. His grandfather made Marty return the salamander and in doing ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
As part of an ongoing series, I want to introduce you to “The World of Invasive Species”! Perhaps you have never heard about invasive species so let’s start there first. As defined in Webster’s online Dictionary, invasive is - tending ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, , Wildlife
The Wakulla News presents 6/4/2020 Article By WES MAYBERRY The Wakulla News Staff Writer Williams comes to Wakulla from position as residential horticulture agent in Sarasota County Extension Director Patrick Williams Patrick ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
In 2010 the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with municipal arborists, conducted a research project to determine general costs and benefits of urban trees in Central Florida. The project used Orlando, Florida field data and other information ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesPREPARE YOUR PROPERTY FOR HURRICANE SEASON Hurricane season is here, starting June 1 and continuing through November 30. As we have learned in recent years, powerful hurricanes can make their way inland and do considerable damage to forest ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources