A broad and growing body of scientific literature is documenting the basic ecological services, and associated economic values, provided by urban and rural trees, woodlands and forests. It is becoming increasingly clearer with each passing day ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, ForestsThe table below contrasts the conservation management approaches of adaptive and traditional linear management found in Noss and Cooperrider (1994). Comparison of Adaptive Management and Linear Comprehensive Management Parameter Linear ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesThe following is paraphrased from a 1979 study conducted by the University of Florida for Hillsborough County Government This historical look at the predominant plant communities of Hillsborough County's past was divided into five periods ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, Natural ResourcesCommon wetland types found in Florida include: Descriptions of wetland types: Deep (salt) marsh Cypress dome Wet prairie Hydric hammock Hardwood swamp (bottomland) Cypress wetland Open water Shallow marsh Bayhead All ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources