Category: Forests

Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 7, 2018

As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue's social media page recently reminded residents of the importance of being fire-wise around our homes and ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Drought, Energy Efficiency, Fire-wise, FireWise, Landscape, Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Wise, Wildfire

Coarse Woody Debris: #1 What is it?

by Robert Northrop
May 4, 2018

Often neglected or overlooked, coarse woody debris is an integral element of the forest community. As a major structural feature within the terrestrial and stream ecosystems, it provides habitat for numerous organisms; contributes to the formation ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Forest Ecology, Urban Forest Ecology

Climate Change and Tree Diversity in Florida’s Urban Forests

by Robert Northrop
May 2, 2018

While urban areas can support surprisingly high levels of plant diversity (Alvey 2006), more can be done to encourage and conserve biodiversity in the urban forest. In north and central Florida, only four species make up 65% of the total population ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Urban Forest

Enjoy Your Tree Daily

by Grantly Ricketts
May 1, 2018

Sometime ago one of my co-workers asked me why it is important to plant trees in the landscape. My answer was very long and winding which includes; trees increase property value. If the right trees are planted at the right place they will add ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Trees

What Does Nature Mean to Floridians?

by Robert Northrop
April 27, 2018

It will come as no surprise to anyone reading this blog that the relationship between Floridians and nature is changing. Adults and children spend less time outdoors, participation in hunting and fishing has been steadily declining for years, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Nature And Floridians

Lifespan of Some Common Trees in Florida

by Robert Northrop
April 27, 2018

Lifespan of Some Common Trees in Florida Source: Loehle, C. (1988). "Tree life history strategies: the role of defenses." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 18(2): 209-222. Common Name Scientific Name Average Lifespan Maximum Lifespan Ash, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Forest, Urban Forest

Honeybees: Historic Pollinators

by Ken Gioeli
April 26, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison The world of social media is always abuzz with a variety of topics. This time of year there are many postings on the nearly endless list of blooming flower which are brightening the landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Bugs, Community, Educational, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Florida, Garden, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Insects, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Plants, Trees, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

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