Walking through wooded or natural areas, you might encounter dead trees, also known as snags or dead wood. Sometimes, these dead trees seem out of place, their grey color standing out from the greenery. Forest entomologist Dr. Jiri Hulcr ... READ MORE
Category: Forests
Alyssa Vinson is a certified arborist and one of three UF IFAS urban forestry extension agents. We met to discuss her work, experiences, and her vision for Florida's urban forest. Alyssa focuses on understanding and uplifting the connections ... READ MORE
Category: Forests
Treejuvenation Florida is a UF/IFAS Extension urban forestry program that aims to increase community engagement in activities which promote the benefits of trees and help residents to recognize and appreciate their tree assets. Urban ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
I first fell in love with trees when I was 8 years old. The house we’d moved to had a huge Ficus benjamina tree with a 40-foot wide canopy in our backyard. It gave such deep shade that sitting underneath it on a hot afternoon, you would feel ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
If you’re like me, then there’s a tree in your neighborhood that provides you with a sense of 'grounding' - a connectivity to life's natural rhythm. That sense of connectivity is just one of the many life-sustaining benefits which trees ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests
Treejuvenation Florida is a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County urban forestry program that aims to increase community engagement in activities which promote the benefits of trees, and help residents to recognize and appreciate their tree ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension