Category: Invasive Species
Eulophia graminea in the Keys
February 23, 2021
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
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Chinese Ground Orchid, Florida Keys, Invasive Species, IPM Florida, Plant Identification
UF-led team to forecast invasive species’ spread in southeast
February 23, 2021
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 of ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Brett Scheffers, News, Water Institute, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
February 21, 2021
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 Invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Invasive, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, NISAW, Turning Science Into Solutions
Florida Land Steward Update, February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
What Is Happening With the Proposal for the Chinese Tallow Tree (Triadica sebifera) Insect Release?
February 16, 2021
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ufbugs, Beekeeping, Bees, Biological Control, Bug, Entomology, Honey Bee, Honeybee, Insects, Invasive, PolliNATION, UF-IFAS, UFHoneyBee, UFHoneyBeeLab, UFIFASExtension
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species of the Month – Chinese Tallow
February 16, 2021
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Chinese Tallow, Invasive Plants, Six Rivers Dirty Dozen
Florida Land Steward Update, February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
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 ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources