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Fire from the Sky

by Brittany Hall-ScharfAvatar photo
April 11, 2024

The University of Florida recently hosted an intensive 4-day drone course for the Florida Forest Service, providing foresters with the essential aviation knowledge and hands-on drone operation skills. This initiative is revolutionizing how the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Drones, Florida Forest Service, Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County
prescribed burn

UF/IFAS researchers review alternatives to prescribed burning

by Megan WinslowAvatar photo
March 19, 2024

Each year, the Florida Forest Service authorizes about 88,000 prescribed burns by landowners and public agencies on more than 2.1 million acres of land. Objectives include promoting healthy regeneration of vegetation, controlling disease among ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: And Geomatics Sciences, Burn, Chopping, Fire, Fisheries, Florida Forest Service, Grazing, Hand Felling, Herbicide, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Land Management, Megan Winslow, Michael Andreu, Mowing, Mulching, Prescribed Burn, Prescribed Fire, School Of Forest, Timber, Timber Harvesting, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildfire

Florida Land Steward Update, July 13, 2023

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
July 13, 2023

MEET THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is a key partner in the stewardship of Florida’s public and private forests. They manage over 1 million acres of state forests for multiple public uses, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Forest Service, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Florida Project Learning Tree program sees growth over past year

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
May 3, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Project Learning Tree program had a successful year in 2012 with more participation and activities, according to recently released figures. The program, which is housed in the University of Florida School ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida 4-H, Florida Forest Association, Florida Forest Service, Florida Project Learning Tree, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Nancy Peterson, Project Learning Tree, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, University Of Florida

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