Category: Natural Resources

All Florida pesticide exams now available online

by Samantha Murray

August 8, 2022

In Florida, pesticide licensing exams help ensure the state’s approximately 70,000 pesticide applicators are properly certified to follow state regulations and best practices for mitigating the impact of chemicals on the environment. After ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brett Bultemeier, News, Pesticide Exam, Pesticide Information Office

Florida’s Artificial Reefs

by Susan Gildersleeve

August 7, 2022

New Ask IFAS publications explore the effects of Florida’s popular artificial reefs on habitats, fishing stocks, and economies Several Ask IFAS publications explore the complex interplay between fish, anglers, divers, and the Florida environment ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

Naturally Florida Receives National Award

by Shannon Carnevale

August 5, 2022

Naturally Florida has been publishing monthly podcast episodes about Florida and the wild things that live here for just over a year. Launching in June 2021, there are currently 18+ episodes available for public consumption. Naturally Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Awards, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale

Wildlife on the Beach in August

by Rick O'Connor

August 4, 2022

It has been a few months since we have posted an article on the changing wildlife over the course of a year on our barrier islands. I took the month of June off and just could not schedule a hike in July. But it is now August, and we DID ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Islands, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant

Blog series: New One Health definition

by Alejandro Sanchez

August 4, 2022

This is the last entry of our series about the latest definition of One Health by the One Health High-Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP). We have had three of our researchers sharing their thoughts on this new definition and what it means for us ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: IFAS One Health, Marine Life, One Health, One Health Center, Sustainable Development Goals, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, August 4, 2022

by Chris Demers

August 4, 2022

NEW ONLINE PRESCRIBED FIRE TRAINING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE UF/IFAS EXTENSION CANVAS CATALOG This course is designed to provide individuals with knowledge and resources to better accomplish their land management goals and to cultivate fire-educated ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Forest, Forest Carbon, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, Prescribed Fires, Timber, Tree Farm

Weekly “What is it?”: Sea Turtle Nesting Season

by carriestevenson

August 3, 2022

Sea turtles are what biologists like to call “charismatic megafauna”—a jargony way to describe large, easily identifiable wildlife that draw a lot of interest. Like tigers, polar bears, and pandas, sea turtles are fascinating ambassadors ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Weekly What Is It

National Honey Bee Day Video Clips

by Ken Gioeli

August 3, 2022

National Honey Bee Day is celebrated August 20, 2022. This year, UF/IFAS Extension Agents throughout Florida have created video clips that can be used on social media. Much thanks to colleagues in Highlands, Hardee, and St. Lucie County ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Honey Bee Day, NationalHoneyBeeDay, Pollinator

Places at great risk from sea level rise and hurricanes are most densely built, increasing vulnerability

by Samantha Murray

August 3, 2022

Researchers analyzed historical building trends on U.S. coastlines in the projected sea level rise zones. The scientists found that areas within projected sea level rise zones developed more quickly and were more dense than inland urban ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Anna Braswell, Florida Sea Grant, News, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

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