UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
by WEC 
By Katrina Rossos Often ignored, cities contain many small forest fragments and residential areas that offer tree canopy cover and a variety of native plants, which are both ideal environments for an array of species. “It’s evolved over… Read More
Bird habitats are affected by population and urban growth, but there are many opportunities to design and manage urban landscapes for a variety of birds. However, there is no simple evaluation tool that translates empirical research into… Read More
Featured image above shows a tufted titmouse. Photo courtesy of Autumn Rose, Florida Museum of Natural History. Bird aggression often occurs between birds of the same species. However, a new study found that birds of both the… Read More
Featured image above shows a tufted titmouse. Photo courtesy of Autumn Rose, Florida Museum of Natural History. Bird aggression often occurs between birds of the same species. However, a new study found that birds of both the… Read More
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee There, I said it. Yes, I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer, a trainee to be exact. But I don’t do this for the love of plants. I’m not kidding. I don’t really even… Read More
WHO: Faculty and administrators from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), along with landscape industry professionals. WHAT: Scott Angle, UF vice president for agriculture and natural resources and leader of UF/IFAS, will open… Read More
When I first started at UF/IFAS, these acronyms meant nothing to me. It took me some time to really understand what they stood for. Now, I see how important they are. GI-BMP stands for “Green Industries Best Management… Read More
When the cooler weather of fall arrives, many of us think of attracting a delightful gathering of birds to our gardens with a selection of feeders filled with a variety of seed, suet and even meal worms. It… Read More
On the fourth day of winter a dear friend gave to me four assorted birds. Making small changes in the landscape benefit winged visitors. At minimum, birds need food, water, cover and space to bear and raise young…. Read More
On the fourth day of winter a dear friend gave to me four assorted birds. Making small changes in the landscape benefit winged visitors. At minimum, birds need food, water, cover and space to bear and raise young…. Read More
