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Florida Land Steward Update, December 18, 2024

by Chris Demers
December 18, 2024

SEASON’S GREETINGS! On behalf of all the Florida Land Steward partners we wish you and yours a very festive, peaceful, and safe Holiday season. A huge THANKS to all the partners and landowners who participated in the many events taking place ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2025 Calendar, Christmas Trees, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Longleaf Pine, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025 a chance to learn about prescribed burning

by Suzette Cook
December 6, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Science along with several co-sponsors including the Florida Forest Service will mark the end of Prescribed Fire Awareness Week with a free fire festival for the public ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alachua County, Florida Forest Service, Gainesville Parks And Recreation, Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, Prescribed Fires, The Longleaf Alliance

Florida Land Steward Update, September 20, 2024

by Chris Demers
September 20, 2024

CONGRATULATIONS FLOYD VANZANT: 2024 JON GOULD FLORIDA OUTSTANDING TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR! The Florida Tree Farm Program is proud to recognize Mr. Floyd Vanzant as the 2024 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Each year, ... READ MORE

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

Florida Land Steward Update, May 31, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 31, 2024

GULF COASTAL PLAIN ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIP (GCPEP) LONGLEAF PINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The GCPEP Longleaf Assistance Program includes incentives for longleaf establishment, stand improvement, and prescribed fire. It is available to landowners ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Feral Hogs, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Longleaf Pine, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, ProForest, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, May 10, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 10, 2024

THANKS TO ALL JOINING US FOR RONNIE STEPHENSON TOUR IN JACKSON COUNTY Thanks to all who participated in the tour at the property of Ronnie Stephenson, our 2024 Florida Land Steward of the Year, last week in Jackson County. We enjoyed a great ... 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, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Podcast, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Hogs, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, February 2, 2024

by Chris Demers
February 2, 2024

PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK CONTINUES Prescribed fire is versatile and cost-effective tool land managers use to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife and range habitats, mitigate insect pests, and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Awards, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Recovery, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 26, 2024

by Chris Demers
January 26, 2024

PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK Prescribed fire is versatile and cost-effective tool land managers use to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife and range habitats, mitigate insect pests, and maintain fire-dependent ecosystems. Today Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Awards, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 19, 2024

by Chris Demers
January 19, 2024

USDA NRCS ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNTIES TO FLORIDA LANDOWNERS Apply by February 20, 2024 Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices are encouraged ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2023

by Chris Demers
November 9, 2023

THANKS, VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE! We honor and give thanks to all military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!  Enjoy the Holiday! FALL-WINTER 2023 (Vol 12, No 4) ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Calendar, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forestry, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Veterans Day, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 2, 2023

by Chris Demers
November 2, 2023

WELCOME! You may be seeing this blog update for the first time after requesting this service at one of the Florida Forests Week events held last week. We provide our Land Steward updates in this format as it may be easier to read than the email ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

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