The Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture has established itself as a significant funder of tree care–related research and education. Its grant program has supported, among other things, the publication of a Florida-specific ... READ MORE
Category: , ForestsDecades of research on pruning the aboveground parts of trees have given us a solid foundation for today’s best management practices. While the science isn’t exhaustive—no one’s tested every species or situation—it’s taught us a ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
During the first week of September, a week marked by surprisingly brisk morning air, the Koeser Lab team gathered to perform some necessary and challenging tasks. In previous Show Us the Data! posts, we gave you a glimpse into the world of field ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ResearchThis afternoon, I received an email from a PhD student at a small but hard-hitting engineering and aeronautics school across the state. His research focuses on urban trees and hurricanes, and he had come across some of my work. He reached out ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, UF/IFAS ExtensionI live in a region of the world that frequently experiences hurricanes as disturbance events. Other places might endure wildfires, flooding, or ice storms. While different regions each suffer their own distinctive form of environmental smiting, ... READ MORE
Category: , Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources
The icon of the south, a sweeping live oak draped in the filamentous curtains of Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Shrouded in misconception, dripping in cultural significance and once upon a time adding the fluff to the cushions of early ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchRecently, I participated in a panel on the use of AI in arboriculture. During the discussion, an audience member asked how we felt about the added environmental pressures associated with this technology. Most panelists acknowledged these concerns ... READ MORE
Category: , ForestsA Brief Recap In our last post, we detailed a case where a tree had been removed without the necessary permit. One of the key issues was the species of the tree, as some species are granted greater protections than others within the municipality. ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, UF/IFAS Extension