Tag: Panhandle Habitats

Coastal Erosion–a problem with new solutions

by carriestevenson
August 25, 2017

Life on the coast has tremendous benefits; steady sea breezes, gorgeous beaches, plentiful fishing and paddling opportunities. Nevertheless, there are definite downsides to living along it, too. Besides storms like Hurricane Harvey making ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Islands, Climate, Coastal Erosion, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species, Living Shoreline, Living Shorelines, Native Plants, Panhandle Habitats, Panhandle Outdoors, Sea Level Rise

Miniature Plants with Sizeable Character

by Judy Biss
March 17, 2017

Some of the world’s smallest flowering plants grow in aquatic environments. And a number of these tiny aquatic plants grow natively right here in Florida! Aquatic plants of all kinds display an amazing array of adaptations for growing ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Panhandle Habitats, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Pond Management

Beavers – Engineering Marvel or Farmer’s Frustration

by Judy Biss
March 17, 2017

Even though the “work” beavers do can sometimes cause frustration to land owners, they are truly amazing creatures. A number of questions have come into the Extension Office lately about managing beavers, so it is a good time ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Beaver, Panhandle Habitats, Panhandle Outdoors, Swamps, Trees, Water, Wildlife

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