Category: Forests
CALS students share their ecology and conservation research in Latin America
October 15, 2018
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month recognized during September 15 through October 15, CALS is showcasing its students, faculty, and alumni who research topics of importance to Latin America. The UF/IFAS wildlife ecology and conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, WildlifeTags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Conservation, Ecology, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin America, Majors, Student Research
UF/IFAS Forestry Student to Study Beetles during UN Internship
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 TeachingTags: College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS, UN, United Nations
Tree Farm Tour & Awards Ceremony: South Prong Plantation
September 25, 2018
Congratulations to Doug and Teresa Moore for their outstanding forest stewardship and being selected as Florida’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of 2018. Located at the headwaters of the St. Mary’s River in Baker County, South Prong Plantation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Classes And Events, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Habitat
Alachua County Team Wins 3rd in National 4-H Forestry Invitational
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 ResourcesTags: 4-H, Forest, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, UF-IFAS
Controlled burn in TREC’s Pine Rockland
September 10, 2018
HOMESTEAD, Fla. The Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) has an 8.5-acre fragment of Pine Rockland, one of the most imperiled habitats on earth. Only about 4 percent of Pine Rockland habitat remains in Florida. Periodic fires, which ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , WildlifeCattails are common in Wakulla marshes
August 31, 2018
By Les Harrison Swaying Cattails Cats are common in Florida. The domestic version of this multi-color and variable size species is a popular choice as a low maintenance pet. A native aquatic plant curiously named for the feline’s longest ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Farming, Florida, Food, Garden, General Information, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Living Well In The Panhandle, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Plants, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension