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National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015


February 23, 2015

Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Exotic Species, Gulf Of Mexico, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Management, Invasives, Land Management, Lend A Hand, Lionfish, NISAW, NISAW2015, Panhandle Outdoors, Recreation, Research, Sustainable Living, Timber, Urban Wildlife, Watershed, Wildlife

Prevent Tick-borne Illnesses in Florida


December 13, 2013

This fall remains mild despite a couple of recent frosty mornings. With mild temperatures comes ticks. Ticks carry and transmit several diseases. Brown dog ticks are found mainly on dogs and can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. American ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: DEET, Hiking, Hunting, Lyme Disease, Panhandle Outdoors, Permethrins, Plants, Repellent, Research, Tick Borne Disease, Ticks, Timber, Wildlife

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