Category: Recreation
Field Notes from an Urban Forester – #1 The Forest
November 20, 2017
For most of us the first thing we notice when we see a forest is the trees. Its natural, they are so much bigger than we are that their presence changes the way we feel. But the forest is much more than the trees. Forests consist of a great ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Forest, Urban Forest, Wildlife
Field Notes from an Urban Forester – #2 Urban Forests and Human Health
November 9, 2017
Studies in urban woodlands have found effects of improved immune system response, lowered stress indicators, reduced depression and lower glucose levels in diabetics. Increasing tree density, and resulting reduction in air pollution, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Biological Diversity, Forest, Urban Forest
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County
November 3, 2017
Artificial Reefs in Taylor County Artificial reefs play a key role in marine conservation, specially in Florida State and Taylor County. Recreational fishing and diving come together to support local economy around this marine ecosystem. Taylor ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Artificial Reef, Florida Sea Grant, Taylor County
Agritourism opportunities at the FATA Regional Networking Social
November 2, 2017
Did you know that farm tourism can be a viable new cash crop for farmers, as over 71 million people between 1999-2008 have started taking part in visiting farms for recreational activities? Agritourism Options Due to Florida's favorable ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Business, FATA
Pond Management- Dissolved Oxygen
October 24, 2017
What is Dissolved Oxygen A major component of successful pond management is dissolved oxygen (DO). Dissolved oxygen is gas that is dissolved in water and is available for uptake by fish. Unlike mammals, which use their lungs to absorb oxygen, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Dissolved Oxygen, NFLAG, Pond Management, Ponds, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension
Rip Current Safety
October 18, 2017
This year’s storm season and the fairly persistent east winds have created dangerous rip currents along Florida’s First Coast. The term “rip current” is now used in place of older names like “rip tide” and “runout.” What is a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Rip Current