Tag: urban forestry

Meet the people behind the trees: Getting to know Larry Figart and why tree stewardship matters

by Stephanie Cadaval
January 27, 2026

Stewardship involves caring for something today and ensuring it remains curated for future generations. In urban forestry, it can involve how we responsibly manage our trees with sustainability in mind. Sustainability involves maintaining ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Stewardship, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension, Urban Trees

The Dirt on Deep Planting – How Bad is it Really? (Show Us the Data! 8)

by Andrew Koeser
January 16, 2026

Rules of Thumb Science-based urban tree care requires knowledge in tree biology and anatomy, soil and water relations, pest management and plant health care, and a wide range of other subject domains. When faced with this sort of complexity, ... READ MORE

Category: , Forests
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Show Us The Data!, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Gainesville’s 2026 Tree Quest!

by Stephanie Cadaval
January 12, 2026

Put on your walking shoes and join us outside! To celebrate Florida Arbor Day this year, we will launch Gainesville's Tree Quest! The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and the City of Gainesville have partnered to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Results Time! Wrapping Up Our Root-Resistant Sidewalk Research (Show Us the Data! 7)

by Andrew Koeser
January 5, 2026

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: , Forests
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Show Us The Data!, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Meet the people behind the Trees: Introducing the UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Council – A Resource for Statewide Extension Education and Outreach

by Stephanie Cadaval
December 12, 2025

This post was originally published in the Florida Urban Forestry Council's Council Quarterly Newsletter, The Council Quarterly 2025 V.4. Urban Forestry in Florida Florida’s urban forests are challenged by rapid development, a changing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests
Tags: Collaboration, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension, Urban Trees

A Cut Below: How Pruning Techniques and Timing Impact Damage and Regrowth (Tree Journal Club 9)

by Andrew Koeser
November 10, 2025

Decades 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
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Research Journal Club, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Whispering of the Pines

by Alyssa Vinson
October 30, 2025

The Unexpected Pine Decline While most of us have moved on from the 2024 hurricane season, many of our trees are only now beginning to reveal the true extent of the damage they endured. Wind can shake trees violently, twisting and breaking ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Dead Pines, Pines, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Trees help reduce temperatures in cities — how can we get more of them?

by Stephanie Cadaval
September 23, 2025

Dealing with heat in the urban forest Urban heat is a common issue faced by residents of both dense metropolitan areas and suburban developments. But did you know trees have several ways they can help us beat the heat? In this post, we’ll ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Be on the lookout (B.O.L.O) for these invasive insects

by Larry Figart
September 15, 2025

The term “invasive species” has been getting a lot of press lately. We hear about invasive animals such as the Burmese Python, Lionfish, and Cuban treefrogs. Invasive plants like kudzu, air potato, and Brazilian pepper. Even invasive ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Arboriculture, Ash, Duval, EAB, Florida, Insects, Invasive, Lanternfly, Trees, Urban Forestry

Subscribe For More Great Content