Category: Natural Resources
Downstream of COVID-19
August 30, 2021
As a UF/IFAS extension agent I, like all my extension colleagues, receive a lot of resources about the state of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, as someone who specializes in water resources, I couldn’t envision how COVID-19 would impact ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Covid-19, Florida Sea Grant, IFASwater, UF IFAS Water Agents, Water Quality
Papaya Disease: Anthracnose
August 27, 2021
One of the important pathogens that cause anthracnose disease on papaya is Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes. Anthracnose disease is a common disease on many tropical and subtropical fruits in Florida such as mango. The management of this disease ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Papaya, Papaya Disease, Papaya Problem
Tree Trimming and Electric Power Lines – Questions and Answers
August 27, 2021
Common Questions and Answers Is it true that electric utilities are required by federal law to cut down trees near their power lines? No. To prevent power outages, federally approved reliability standards require utilities to manage vegetation ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationTags: Arboriculture, Trees And Electric Lines, Urban Forest