Tag: Landscape ecology

How many plants are in your yard? UF study finds high plant diversity in residential landscapes

by Brad Buck
April 30, 2024

When you look at your yard, you probably see a few plants such as grass, shrubs and trees. But you might not notice all the species. New University of Florida research shows far more plant species in urban landscapes than meet the eye, and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS
Tags: Basil Iannone, Biodiversity, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Ecosystems, Kacey Russo, Landscape Ecology, Plants, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Urban Landscapes, Yards

The Time for Mixed Mowable Species has Come

by Donna Corbelli Castro
May 11, 2023

A lawn by any other name... The "lawn" is a cult phenomenon in the United States. Somewhere along the line, we associated a monoculture of a single grass species with the ultimate achievement in landscaping. Unfortunately, this mindset ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Alternative Lawns, Ecology, Featured Hot Topic, FFL, Florida Friendly, Landscape Ecology, Lawns, Mixed Mowable Species, Mixed Turf, Newsletter, Newsletter2, Plant Diversity, Sustainability, Turf

Dead Trees Bring Life to the Forests

by Rachel Kyle
October 1, 2020

Dead trees may be unsightly and potentially hazardous but they provide important habitat for numerous wildlife. For landowners, dead wood is a commonly overlooked resource. Some management plans may only consider the species and age of live ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Edis, Landscape Ecology, SFRC, Wildlife

Benefits of Conducting a BioBlitz

by Lorna Bravo
September 3, 2019

The article was written by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Horticulture Extension Agent: Lorna Bravo Every year, 100 citizens will engage in citizen science for biodiversity, by enrolling in BioBlitzes in South Florida. Every year, 25 UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: BioBlitz, BioBlitz Benefits, Broward Parks, Citizen Science, Conservation, Ecology, Inaturalist, Landscape Ecology, Natural Conservations, Parks, Science, Urban Area, Urban Forest, Urban Horticulture

What is Residential Landscape Ecology?

by Basil Iannone
September 27, 2018

What is Residential Landscape Ecology? Recently, I watched what I believe to be a red-shouldered hawk dive into a tree, catch a squirrel, and fly away with another hawk to enjoy their meal. Witnessing this event was amazing. We see these ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Landscape Ecology, Neighborhood Ecology, Ornamental Gardens, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SFRC, SHED, Urban Ecology

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