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UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation celebrates 75th anniversary
Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation will mark its 75th anniversary and celebrate its achievements with a...
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UF study: Nature-based tourism often benefits local environment, economy
Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When nature lovers book vacations in the great outdoors, they want their dollars to help preserve the places they visit,...
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UF forest resources school receives $75,000 gift to help rebuild center at...
Caption at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Plum...
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Farm Bureau helps UF/IFAS get closer to fundraising goal for new learning center
Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation received a $50,000 donation Wednesday from the...
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UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation sets Spring Celebration for...
UF/IFAS file photo of Austin Cary Forest palmetto and pine, by Dawn McKinstry GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This spring, the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation has two reasons...
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UF breaks ground for new 7,800-square-foot Austin Cary Forest Learning Center
Photo cutline at bottom. Click here for high-res image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new era began for the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation April 6 as ground was broken for...
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Florida Project Learning Tree program sees growth over past year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Project Learning Tree program had a successful year in 2012 with more participation and activities, according to recently released figures. The program, which is housed...
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UF researchers find changes in forest management could produce large water...
Click here for high-resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite a soggy summer, water supply remains a critical issue in the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers now...
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Middle School students return to woods for tree study
Michael Andreu GAINESVILLE, FLA ─ Westwood Middle School will return to woods near their campus next week as part of a tree study they’re doing with University of Florida scientists. The sixth graders...
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UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation Spring Celebration set...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) holds its annual Spring Celebration, there’s plenty of focus on the School’s storied past, but...
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UF/IFAS scientists study how, why butterflies survive fires
See caption below GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Deciding how often and when to use prescribed fire can be tricky, especially when managing for rare butterflies, University of Florida scientists say. That...
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UF/IFAS forestry professor earns top global award
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After three decades of outstanding forestry research, A UF/IFAS professor will receive one of the top global awards in his field. Eric J. Jokela, a professor of silviculture –...
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Hulcr selected to win UF/IFAS’ Richard L. Jones research award
Jiri Hulcr GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A UF/IFAS forest entomologist who – among other activities – is working to help stop pests that sicken trees, has been selected to receive the Richard L. Jones Award for...
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Study: Rare wetland fires can help, hurt habitat
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When you think of wildfires, you may not think of wetlands. But the seldom-seen blazes may help some endangered species, according to a newly published study by a former UF/IFAS...
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UF/IFAS researchers to present forest biotechnology promise at national...
Jiri Hulcr GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers will introduce genetic biotechnology as a potential means to preserve forests at a national...
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Homeowners prefer property value boost brought about by city trees
Please see caption below the story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If a city plants trees near a residential area, most homeowners value the likely subsequent boost to their property values, a new University of...
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UF/IFAS researchers head to Cuba for scientific exchange to benefit Florida...
Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is sending an inter-departmental team of scientists to Cuba as part of a grant...
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UF/IFAS study: Voters want to preserve forests, water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Voters are likely to approve referenda for forest and water conservation in the eastern United States, including Florida, because demand for ecosystem protection is increasing,...
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Repellant could keep dangerous beetles away from avocado trees
Redbay ambrosia beetles. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Using some pleasant-smelling chemicals, avocado growers may soon be able to repel beetles that inject a potentially deadly fungus into their trees, saving...
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