Compost is not something new to most plant growers using substrate (growth media) that contains organic matters. However, it has become a hot topic in recent years as we face more and more economic and environmental challenges, such as the continuous ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
What: Dozens of students from TERRA Environmental Research Institute and the Mahogany Youth Corporation will spend a day offshore learning about reef fisheries and responsible angling with Florida Sea Grant. Aboard the 60-foot vessel, “Reward ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
IT’S TAX SEASON: TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS IN THE 2022 TAX YEAR Many forestry activities we conduct can have tax implications. Generally, all income received is taxable unless excluded by tax law, and nothing is deductible unless a ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Two University of Florida juniors took a deep dive into invasive plant species being sold in the Gainesville area. UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics (SFFGS) students Natalie Vargas and Luis Hernandez launched an undercover ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
As an active wildfire season gets underway in Florida, a pair of UF School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences professors are leading UF’s effort as part of the multi-institutional effort known as the Eastern Fire Network (EFNet). “We ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
It can be a tough gig to get anglers on board with new fishing policies, and fishery management is lousy with such examples, but that’s not the case with the Florida Friendly Fishing Guide (FFFG) program. The journal Ocean & Coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes it doesn’t pay to trust your instincts. That’s one of the lessons learned by researchers as they witnessed small, juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters make their way to areas that would be advantageous if ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 9-15, 2025 Forests play an important role in regulating the water cycle and reducing the impacts of flood from storms. They filter and regulate the flow of water, intercept rainfall, and absorb precipitation ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
2025 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! An annual Holiday tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, our Florida Land Steward Landowner of the Year, habitat management tips, partnership opportunities, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
By Dr. Liz Moreau Tom and Peggy Prevost adore Lake Santa Fe and its smaller basins, Melrose Bay and Little Santa Fe Lake. “When I look out, you never know what you’re going to see in the mornings,” says Tom. “It’s a blessing. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Water