Tag: carbon storage

Children and an adult plant a young tree togethr in a shaded park, placing the root ball into the soil beneath mature trees.

A Tree Is an Investment in Your Home and Health


September 18, 2026

A healthy tree is much more than a pretty part of the yard. Trees provide shade, lower energy costs, manage rainwater, support wildlife and improve air quality. They may also increase property value and support our physical and mental health. These ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Quality, Carbon Dioxide Reduction, Carbon Storage, Climate Resilience, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits, Florida Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening In The Panhandle, Home Landscaping, Mental Health, Native Trees, Northwest Florida, Okaloosa County, Physical Health, Pollinators, Property Value, Shade Trees, Stormwater Management, Sustainable Landscaping, Tree Benefits, Trees, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Water Quality, Wildlife Habitat
Soil core sampling in a sandy field.

Decadal Soil Changes: UF/IFAS study aligns with World Soil Day 2024


December 5, 2024

This World Soil Day (Dec. 5), as we celebrate the theme "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage," UF/IFAS researchers are launching an initiative to better understand soil health dynamics. A team of scientists, including Dr. Yang Lin, Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Carbon Storage, Dynamic Soil Properties, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nikolaos Tziolas, Sabine Grunwald, Soil Health, Soil Mapping, Soil Survey, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, World Soil Day, Yang Lin

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