Category: Forests

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

Celebrating Florida Arbor Day

by Kim Scotto
January 15, 2019

Did you know that Florida has its own Arbor Day, celebrated on the third Friday of January? While the nationwide celebration occurs in late April, many states observe their own Arbor Day at the start of their tree-planting season. In honor of ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Arbor Day, Florida Arbor Day, Forest, Management, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Urban Ecology, Urban Forestry

Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics

by Krista Stump
January 11, 2019

You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and damaged campsites serve ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Camping, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Ethics, Parks

Martha Monroe Appointed Associate Director of Forestry Program in SFRC

by Kim Scotto
January 10, 2019

This summer, Dr. Martha Monroe was appointed Associate Director (AD) for our Forest Resources & Conservation program. She looks forward to acting as a conduit between faculty and administration and supporting faculty through the tenure and ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources

The Importance of Scrub Communities in Central Florida

by polkmg
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

by Holly Abeels
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, Water
Tags: Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise

Emerald Ash Borer – News You Should Know To Be Informed

by sgamble
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 Landscapes
Tags: Bark Beetles, Dead Trees, Invasive

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