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Florida Land Steward Update, April 17, 2026

by Chris Demers
April 17, 2026

PROFOREST PROGRAM LAUNCHES A NEW SOUTHEAST SILVICULTURE LIBRARY, WORKSHOP AT AUSTIN CARY FOREST ON APRIL 24, 2026 The ProForest (Proactive Forest Health and Resilience) program at the University of Florida and other partners have recently launched ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Austin Cary Forest, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, ProForest, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, April 10, 2026

by Chris Demers
April 10, 2026

GOPHER TORTOISE DAY GREETINGS! April 10th is officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day in Florida. Gopher tortoises are found in parts of all 67 Florida counties and are frequently encountered in neighborhoods, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Gopher Tortoise, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, April 3, 2026

by Chris Demers
April 3, 2026

PROFOREST PROGRAM LAUNCHES A NEW SOUTHEAST SILVICULTURE LIBRARY, WORKSHOP AT AUSTIN CARY FOREST ON APRIL 24, 2026 The ProForest (Proactive Forest Health and Resilience) program at the University of Florida and other partners have recently launched ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, March 27, 2026

by Chris Demers
March 27, 2026

MARCH  26 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD TOUR AT YOUNG FAMILY FARM A SUCCESS Thanks everyone who joined us yesterday for the tour at Young Family Farm in Putnam County. Cory Young and the event team shared a great deal of land management experiences ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, March 13, 2026

by Chris Demers
March 13, 2026

NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 8-14, 2026 This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week. Aquifers are natural underground reservoirs where water is stored. They fill up with rainwater that percolates down through sand and soil. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Groundwater, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, March 6, 2026

by Chris Demers
March 6, 2026

SPRING BRINGS A BOUNTY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITES Is there money available to help landowners plant trees? And how! See several opportunities below from the Longleaf Alliance and Florida Forest Service via the Future Forests and RESTORE ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm

Congratulations Young Family Farm: 2026 Florida Land Stewards of the Year

by Chris Demers
January 22, 2026

This year we recognize the owners and managers of Young Family Farm as our 2026 Florida Land Stewards of the Year. Young Family Farm is located in southwestern Putnam County and jointly owned by Cory, Robert, and Devony Young. The siblings ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, October 24, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 24, 2025

FLORIDA WORKING FORESTS WEEK COMING UP OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1 Florida Working Forest Week is a statewide opportunity to highlight all the great things that working forests provide. From water to wildlife habitat and wood products to carbon ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, October 2, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 2, 2025

JENKINS TREE FARM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS About 50 private landowners and partners joined us on Thursday, Sept. 25 for a tour at the Jenkins Family Tree Farm in Walton County, FL. This family forest operation exemplifies multiple-use and muti-generation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Gopher Tortoise, Hurricane Preparation, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, September 19, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 19, 2025

“MIND THE GAPS” WORKSHOPS: ENGAGE IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS Initiated by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and many partners, the goal of “Mind the Gaps” gatherings is to recognize geographical connections that are irreplaceable. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Conservation, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

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