UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Eulophia graminea, a terrestrial orchid commonly known as Chinese ground orchid, was first discovered in south Miami in 2007. By 2010, it had spread to seven more counties, including one known occurrence from No Name Key (Pemberton, 2013)…. Read More
Scientists have launched an effort to predict where invasive animal species will move in the southeastern United States in response to changes in climate and land use. The goal is to help wildlife management agencies to stay ahead… Read More
This year, National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) spans from February 22-26. The goal of NISAW is to spread awareness of invasive species and the impact they have. In recognition of NISAW, the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and… Read More
NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK IS FEBRUARY 22-28, 2021 National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their… Read More
Currently, a proposal developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Pests, Pathogens, and Biocontrol Permits (PPBP) is being reviewed to issue permits to release two… Read More
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species Chinese Tallow (popcorn tree) (Triadica sebifera) Define Invasive Species: must have all of the following – Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida Introduced by humans, whether… Read More
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JIM STRICKLAND: 2021 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR A lifelong resident of Manatee County and sixth generation Floridian with over six decades of ranching experience, Mr. Jim Strickland has developed a strong land ethic and… Read More
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed seeing the students… Read More
By: Dr. Jason Ferrell, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants Director Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) is an invasive floating fern from South America that prefers to stack up in slow moving water. Trust me, I know that… Read More
Name: Christina Carter Position: Fisheries Biologist II, Division of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Virgin Islands Program: Masters of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (‘19) Christina Carter practically grew up on the water. Her family has owned a sailboat… Read More
