Tag: diversity

UF scientists aim for more tree varieties to ensure urban canopy survives pests, diseases

by Brad Buck
February 21, 2023

If you plant a wider array of tree species in urban areas, you might avoid your forest being wiped out by a single pest or disease, say University of Florida scientists. “When cities are dominated by only a few species, new infestations ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Andrew Koeser, Arborists, Canopy, Diseases, Diversity, Environmental Horticulture, Forest, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Impediments, Landscape Architects, Pests, Trees, Urban, Variety

You can have it ‘made in the shade’ by planting more diverse trees

by Brad Buck
August 3, 2021

When we plant the same trees over and over again, we create urban forests that are vulnerable to being wiped out by invading pests and diseases, a University of Florida researcher says. Deb Hilbert wants to avoid tree deaths. In fact, she and ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Andrew Koeser, Deb Hilbert, Diseases, Diversity, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Pests, Research, Shade, Species, Trees, Urban Canopy

UF/IFAS study: Though manatee population has grown, low diversity still a risk

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 18, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new research study gauging the outlook for the Florida manatee shows that it’s a case of great news and not-so-great news. The Florida’s manatee population has grown so much in the last decade that the graceful ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Diversity, Madan Oli, Manatees, Oli

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