The Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute (FSI) has found an alarming invasion of Blue tilapia that has replaced the native fish population in Silver Springs State Park based on a recent survey. In 2019, Blue tilapia made up 25% of the ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
If you take a quick scroll through your social media feed, you’ll probably see spectacular aerial images of landscapes and architecture taken by a drone. While these images are amazing to see, did you know that each of these photos can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The northwest Florida area has been identified as having the highest concentration of invasive lionfish in the world. Lionfish pose a significant threat to our native wildlife and habitat with spearfishing the primary means of control. Lionfish ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
NEW SEQUESTERING CARBON AND PROTECING FLORIDA LAND PROGRAM NOW OPEN! Apply by October 8, 2021 The Florida Forest Service announces a new program in which Florida landowners can be reimbursed for implementing approved tree establishment practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Updated Jan 2022: Below is a list of online programs offered by UF/IFAS Extension faculty that focus on natural resources in Florida. These programs are free and open to anyone (unless otherwise noted), and can be “attended” from anywhere ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Part of having a Florida-Friendly landscape is following principle #1, Right Plant, Right Place. Criteria for being the right plant for the right place include: • Suitable for our climate (Central Florida is USDA Hardiness Zone 9B) • ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
FORT PIERCE, Fla. ---A scientist at the front line of Florida’s war with invasive plants will be honored by the International Organization for Biological Control Nearctic Regional Section. The IOBC-NRS will recognize Carey Minteer as the ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Hello! I'm Adelaide Mahler, one of the Environmental Education and Outreach interns at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County this summer. Moreover, I'm an individual terribly in love with the environment (and education). So, read on to learn a bit ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
On August 11, 2021, I made a site visit to Oak Hammock Park in Port St. Lucie. City of Port St. Lucie parks management asked me to confirm the presence of air potato leaf beetles at the park. Air potato leaf beetles were released by UF research ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources