Category: Forests
Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?
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, WildlifeTags: Drought, Energy Efficiency, Fire-wise, FireWise, Landscape, Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Wise, Wildfire
Coarse Woody Debris: #1 What is it?
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: ForestsTags: Forest Ecology, Urban Forest Ecology
Climate Change and Tree Diversity in Florida’s Urban Forests
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: ForestsTags: Urban Forest
Enjoy Your Tree Daily
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, WildlifeTags: Trees
What Does Nature Mean to Floridians?
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: ForestsTags: Nature And Floridians
Lifespan of Some Common Trees in Florida
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: ForestsTags: Forest, Urban Forest
Honeybees: Historic Pollinators
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, WildlifeTags: 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