Tag: School of Forest Resources & Conservation
Celebrating Florida Arbor Day
January 15, 2019
Did you know that Florida has its own Arbor Day, celebrated on the third Friday of January? While the nationwide celebration occurs in late April, many states observe their own Arbor Day at the start of their tree-planting season. In honor of ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Arbor Day, Florida Arbor Day, Forest, Management, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Urban Ecology, Urban Forestry
Trait-Based Guidance for Stormwater Pond Plantings
January 12, 2019
What are Stormwater Ponds: Stormwater ponds are common features of urban landscapes. Recently, members of the SHED Group estimated over 95,000 stormwater ponds in Florida. These human-made ecosystems serve a very important function. They capture ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SHED, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, Urban Ecology
What is Residential Landscape Ecology?
September 27, 2018
What is Residential Landscape Ecology? Recently, I watched what I believe to be a red-shouldered hawk dive into a tree, catch a squirrel, and fly away with another hawk to enjoy their meal. Witnessing this event was amazing. We see these ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeTags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Landscape Ecology, Neighborhood Ecology, Ornamental Gardens, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SFRC, SHED, Urban Ecology
Nancy Peterson, Florida Project Learning Tree Coordinator, Retiring
September 11, 2018
by Elise Cassie, FL PLT Assistant Coordinator Nancy Peterson, Florida Project Learning Tree State Coordinator, has led Florida PLT for the past eleven years. Nancy steadily and successfully grew the program to where it is today: “A model ... READ MORE
Category:Tags: Project Learning Tree, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation