Tag: NATA

Bogged down by non-native plant guides

by Natural Areas Training Academy
April 13, 2026

One of the Natural Area Training Academy’s (NATA’s) core courses, “Managing for Diversity Across Florida’s Unique Landscapes,” just concluded. We discussed non-native and invasive plants, which brought up several questions regarding ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Managing For Diversity Across Florida's Unique Landscapes, NATA, NATA Core Courses, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension

Natural Areas Training Academy 2025 Report

by Natural Areas Training Academy
March 30, 2026

We are excited to announce that our 2025 Annual Report is officially live on the Natural Areas Training Academy website! We will discuss some highlights below, but be sure to check out the full report, especially for specific information on ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension

Inspiring Future Ecologists

by Natural Areas Training Academy
August 15, 2025

Understanding the complexity of nature is not an easy task. Ecologists examine interactions among plants, animals, and the surrounding environment. We had the exciting opportunity to host a workshop, “Explore Biodiversity: Become an Ecologist”, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson

The Crucial Role of Prescribed Fire in Land Management

by Natural Areas Training Academy
July 8, 2025

For centuries, wildfire has played a vital role in shaping our natural areas, creating a cycle of growth and decay. Prescribed fire mimics the cycle of natural fire in a controlled manner, proving to be an essential tool for land managers to ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson

Natural Areas Recreation: Planning for Possibilities

by Natural Areas Training Academy
June 6, 2025

Florida is a popular tourist destination, averaging over 140 million visitors annually. Approximately half of visitors go to a natural area as part of their vacation. Many Florida residents also recreate locally in natural areas. Across the ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson

Protecting Florida’s Unique Biodiversity

by Natural Areas Training Academy
April 10, 2025

What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is an abbreviation of the term “biological diversity”. It encompasses the variety of life on Earth, including genetic, species, and ecosystem variation. New species are being discovered every year, including ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson

Natural Areas Training Academy 2024 Annual Report

by Natural Areas Training Academy
March 4, 2025

The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) had another successful year of supporting natural areas managers with professional development opportunities to conserve Florida’s natural resources. NATA offers courses on practical, field-oriented ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension

Meet NATA’s New Training Coordinator: Hannah Wheatcraft

by Natural Areas Training Academy
February 26, 2025

As of November 2024, we’re excited to welcome Hannah as the newest member of NATA. Hannah is stepping into the role of Training Coordinator, taking over from Jessica, who has moved on to new opportunities. We would like to take a moment to ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension

Ten NATA graduates receive ‘Certificate in Natural Areas Management’ in 2023

by Natural Areas Training Academy
December 19, 2023

The Certificate in Natural Areas Management (CNAM) is offered by the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) to individuals who complete the four NATA 'core' courses and one wildland fire training. NATA offers courses on practical, field-oriented ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Certificate In Natural Areas Management, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Shelly Johnson, UF/IFAS Extension

Registration Now Open for Managing Visitors & Volunteers Course!

by Natural Areas Training Academy
March 29, 2022

Registration is currently open for NATA’s Managing Visitors and Volunteers course*! The goal of this course is to provide guidance on how to integrate visitors and volunteers in natural areas management. Participants will: Learn ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Certificate In Natural Areas Management, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops

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