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Florida Land Steward Update, November 18, 2022

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
November 18, 2022

2023 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! Request your copy of the 2023 Florida Land Steward wall calendar! An annual land stewardship tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, habitat management ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Forest, Forest Management, Forestry, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife, Women

Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2022

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
November 9, 2022

ANOTHER STORM ON THE WAY I almost put away the generator last weekend. What was I thinking? After all the recent impacts from Hurricane Ian the timing of this could probably not be worse. As tropical storm Nicole approaches the east coast of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Tree Farm, Wildlife

A Landscape Guide for New Florida Residents

by Maggie GaughanAvatar photo
November 8, 2022

Florida is an unique and special place. No wonder why so many folks from other states move here! If you've recently moved to Florida and are struggling to understand your yard, use the resources outlined in this guide to help you get acquainted ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Home Landscapes, Homeowner Resources, Irrigation, Save Water, Water Conservaton

Orange Milkwort – Wild Weeds

by Alicia HalbritterAvatar photo
November 1, 2022

Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Orange Milkwort Polygala lutea Orange Milkwort is a short but showy wildflower found in pine flatwoods, bogs, savannas, and roadside ditches throughout the state. Blooms can be found March through November ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds

Florida Land Steward Update, October 28, 2022

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
October 28, 2022

FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK OCTOBER 23-29, 2022 This annual statewide awareness campaign offers the perfect opportunity for us to share the forestry story. Forestry provides an annual boost to the state’s economy measured in billions of dollars ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Trees, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, October 21, 2022

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
October 21, 2022

FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK OCTOBER 23-29, 2022 This annual statewide awareness campaign offers the perfect opportunity for us to share the forestry story. Forestry provides an annual boost to the state's economy measured in billions of dollars and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Forest Week, Forest, Forest Health, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Natural Resource Conservation, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

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