Category: Natural Resources

Hurricane Preparedness

2022 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information

by Ken Gioeli
June 2, 2022

The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Landscape, Stress, Weather
a brain holding hand weights to symbolize mental fitness

Mental Fitness…and GAINS

by Kevin Camm
June 1, 2022

I had two “A-HA” moments the other day from one of our Extension Agents. Jana Anderson, Family Consumer Sciences Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, was teaching our team about personal wellness and challenging us to be more active ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development
Earleaf Acacia

My Internship Shadowing Experience: Working with Invasive Earleaf Acacia and a Potential Biocontrol Method

by Ken Gioeli
June 1, 2022

My background My name is Sean M. and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was informed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biological Control, Earleaf Acacia, Internship, Invasive

Left to the elements: what happens to wildlife during hurricanes?

by Adelaide Mahler
June 1, 2022

As we enter into this year's hurricane season and people are reminded to gather appropriate stocks of water, medicines, pet supplies and nonperishables; be ready to board up their buildings and hunker down... have you ever wondered what ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Hurricane, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Weather, Wildlife

UF scientist helps perfect tool to reduce invasive species worldwide

by Brad Buck
May 31, 2022

A University of Florida scientist is working with a global research team to help control plants, animals and fish before they become invasive. To do this, resource managers first need protocols. In addition to preserving natural, native fishing ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species
Tags: Aquatic Invasives, Fisheries, Global, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Jeff Hill, Protocols, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
A lake fringe with emergent plants in the water

Aquatic Plant Management from a Fisherman’s Perspective

by Raychel Rabon
May 27, 2022

Scientists come from all different backgrounds, often inspired by their personal interests or passions. I am fortunate to be one of those scientists. I research aquatic plant management, which is directly related to my favorite hobby, fishing. I ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Aquatic Invasive Plants, CAIP, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Fishing, Florida Invasives, Invasive Plant Control, Invasive Plant Management, Invasive Plant Research, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Invasive Species Research, Lake, Nonnative Plants, Nonnative Species, Plant Management, UF/IFAS CAIP, Ufifascaip

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