Tag: longleaf pine

UF-led study connects Florida to the Smithsonian’s Forest Global Earth Observatory

by Sarah Tobing
April 9, 2021

A new University of Florida-led study established a Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) research plot at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station within a longleaf pine forest. These forests are a focus of restoration efforts because longleaf ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Forest Restoration, Longleaf Pine, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatic Sciences, Smithsonian Institution

Assistance Helps Farmers and Ranchers Conserve Natural Resources

by Christine Russo
October 16, 2020

Contact: Israel Vega 941.907.0011 ext. 3143 Application deadline for financial assistance is Nov. 20 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2020 — Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Nov. 20 for financial and technical ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bobwhite Quail, Conservation, Eqip, Horticulture, Livestock, Longleaf Pine, NRCS, Organic, Soil Health, Water Conservation

Fire is Florida’s Friend

by Alyssa Vinson
July 3, 2019

Flat, green and wet. A verdant expanse of swamp, river and estuary. But also, seasonally dry, home to cactus and a friend of fire. Florida is a land of dichotomy, initially identified by its vast wet expanses but shaped by a history of fire. ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Burn, Flatwoods, Florida, Longleaf Pine, Manatee County, Prescribed Fire

Join the “Suburbia National Park” Movement: Plant a Pine Today

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 8, 2015

Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat May 8, 2015 Release for Tallahassee Democrat By Jody Walthall My daughter Vanessa Walthall pictured in a longleaf pine grove that was planted by her first grade class at Kate Sullivan School (photo ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: April-June 2015, Longleaf Pine, Maple, Oak, Pine Straw, Slash Pine

The Majestic Longleaf: One of the South’s Distinguished Trees

by Judy Biss
October 10, 2014

Steeped in history, the majestic longleaf (Pinus palustris) is an economically and ecologically important tree species of the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. Its species name “palustris” means “of the marsh,” and although it is commonly ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Habitat Conservation, Land Management, Longleaf Pine, Panhandle Outdoors, Timber

The Majestic Longleaf: One of the South’s Distinguished Trees

by Judy Biss
October 10, 2014

Steeped in history, the majestic longleaf (Pinus palustris) is an economically and ecologically important tree species of the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains. Its species name “palustris” means "of the marsh,” and although it is commonly ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Conservation, Forestry, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Panhandle Agriculture

Living History in Your Backyard

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 11, 2014

Tallahassee Democrat Native wildflower coral bean at Birdsong Nature Center, photo by Karen Rose June 6, 2014 By Karen Rose A good homeowner thinks of the yard as an extension of the house, clean and well-cared for, no leaf litter, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: April-June 2014, Bald Cypress Swamp, Longleaf Pine, Oak/hickory

Longleaf Pine Workshop – May, 14

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 27, 2014

For more information contact Mark Mauldin. 850-638-6180 eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return(c35?String.fromCharCode(c+29):c.toString(36))};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)d[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Forestry, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources

Living with Snakes; the Eastern Indigo

by Shannon Carnevale
August 23, 2013

There is no doubt that many people are uncomfortable when they see snakes but seeing an 8 foot one will strike terror in their minds. This reaction has probably cost the lives of many indigo snakes in our area. The largest of all North American ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species, Gopher Tortoise, Indigo Snake, Longleaf Pine, Snakes

Living with Snakes: the Eastern Indigo

by Rick O'Connor
August 23, 2013

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Gopher Tortoise, Indigo Snake, Longleaf Pine, Snake Conservation, Snakes

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