In selecting forest habitat management guidelines we should keep in mind that the response of snag dependent species to the increased availability of snags is not precise, but that populations do tend to increase with an increase in snag density. ... READ MORE
Category: Forests
Many people don’t realize that it’s easy to make copies of many plants. One of the simplest methods to get a new plant is by rooting a cutting. It doesn’t require specialized skill or equipment, and can multiply your garden quickly. The ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterCoarse woody debris (CWD) is a critical habitat within forest ecosystems, often bridging the divide between the inert and living members of the community. Snags often are designated as hard or soft. Decayed wood serves as a growth substrate ... READ MORE
Category: ForestsThe accumulation and decay ofcoarse woody debris (CWD) varies with forest type and age. Investigations (Thomas et al. and Maser et al. 1979) have described the trajectory of the decomposition and decay of CWD as a series of stages and conditions, ... READ MORE
Category: ForestsThe Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) will be hosting Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) on August 14th through the 17th at the Doyle Conner Building in Gainesville, FL. This training serves to provide entry-level firefighter skills ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
UPDATE - This program has ended. For more information, see this release from FDACS Department of Plant Industry: https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/107287/file/AirPotatoBioControlProgramTransition.pdf About Air Potato Vine and the Air ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
A growing trend in plastic production is using plants as the source material for bioplastics. However, bioplastics are not necessarily more environmentally-friendly than traditional petroleum-based plastics. What are the differences? Most ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
There's still time to submit your mail art entry and be entered to win a free tree planting kit (you get to select your tree) valued at $100. Mail Art deadline extended - May 18, 2018. Questions, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests