The recruitment, transformation and loss of coarse woody debris (CWD) within the forest ecosystem varies by forest type, can be spatially explicit, and can be influenced by temporal patterns. While there are few long-term studies (greater than ... READ MORE
Category: Forests
Revisiting What IS Agroecology Last post we focused on introducing agroecology through its key areas (production, environment, and society) and its foundational principles (systems, production, biodiversity, and resilience). The agroecology ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
We often get questions on what sort of edible plants can be found in Florida's natural lands. This week in the Plant Clinic, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Don Philpott (dp@mediawiseus.com) gives a lesson on what's brewing in your yard! ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Which Pine is Best? If you have plans to plant southern pines on your property, you have some important decisions to make: Which species is most appropriate for your site and objectives? What is the best available genetic variety of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Natural Resources
Endangered Species Day this year is Friday, May 18th. Why do we have a day dedicated to endangered species? Simply put, we depend on the survival of endangered species. All species are a part of a complex web of ecosystems. These ecosystems ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Red Drum Updates May 8 - Fisheries collapsing Project Report Score Sheet Senior (pdf) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Protect your dog from straying into a Cane toad at night- they can be deadly and/or the consequences expensive to deal with at the veterinarians! See these 2 fact sheets: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/collierco/files/2018/09/Can-Toad-update-Aug-2018-BLOG-DougC.pdf ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Summertime is upon us following a relatively wet winter. Hot weather and summer showers help mosquito populations fluorish. While a mosquito can deliver an annoying bite, they can also transmit diseases. There ARE a few things that citizens ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Copper has been effectively used as an algaecide for algae control and parasite treatment in aquatic systems for numerous years. It easily dissolves in water, is relatively cost efficient, and removes both filamentous and higher algae. However, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water