scholarly journals Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine

EDIS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Andreu ◽  
Melissa H. Friedman ◽  
Robert J. Northrop
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Casuarina Equisetifolia ◽  
Plant Industry ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Low Resistance ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Coastal Shorelines

Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine (FOR298/FR366) Australian pine was originally planted in Florida in the late 1800′s as a windbreak and for shade. But soon thereafter it was spreading without help from humans. Today it is considered a category I invasive species in Florida, and the Division of Plant Industry strictly prohibits possessing, transporting, and cultivating this species. For those who find this tree in close proximity to their home, it’s a good idea to replace it since Australian pine is known to have a very low resistance to wind. Australian pine is commonly found growing on coastal shorelines since it thrives in salty, sandy environments. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr366

Red Heart Disease in Pines Caused by Porodaedalea (Phellinus) pini in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Yin-Tse Huang ◽  
Jeffrey Eickwort ◽  
Jiri Hulcr
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Cavity Nesting ◽  
Pine Species

All pine species in Florida are susceptible to red heart disease. The disease can decrease timber value and weaken trees, making them threats to people and property. In forests, however, the same disease can be beneficial to cavity-nesting animals like red-cockaded woodpeckers. This 3-page fact sheet written by Yin-Tse Huang, Jeffrey Eickwort, and Jiri Hulcr and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation describes the disease and provides some tips to manage it in areas where it could cause problems for people.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr425

Invasive Shot Hole Borers Euwallacea fornicatus, E. kuroshio, and E. perbrevis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Demian F. Gomez ◽  
Jiri Hulcr ◽  
Daniel Carrillo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Invasive Species ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Ambrosia Beetles ◽  
Invasive Insects ◽  
The World ◽  
And Control

Invasive species, those that are nonnative and cause economic damage, are one of the main threats to ecosystems around the world. Ambrosia beetles are some of the most common invasive insects. Currently, severe economic impacts have been increasingly reported for all the invasive shot hole borers in South Africa, California, Israel, and throughout Asia. This 7-page fact sheet written by Demian F. Gomez, Jiri Hulcr, and Daniel Carrillo and published by the School of Forest Resources and Conservation describes shot hole borers and their biology and hosts and lists some strategies for prevention and control of these pests. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr422

Florida Fertilizer Usage Statistics

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Travis W. Shaddox ◽  
Joseph Bryan Unruh
Keyword(s):  
Water Bodies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Close Proximity

Nutrient applications are often required to meet Florida’s demand for agricultural and horticultural commodities, but often those applications occur in close proximity to water bodies. In order for scientists, policy makers, and citizens to make decisions regarding nutrient issues in Florida, it is important to first understand which markets contribute to Florida’s fertilizer consumption. This three-page fact sheet explains Florida’s fertilizer usage statistics. Written by T.W.Shaddox and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep541

Land Use in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren McDonell ◽  
Martha C. Monroe ◽  
Gene Boles ◽  
Terri Mashour
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Urban Sprawl ◽  
Smart Growth ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Wildland Urban Interface ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Guiding Principles

Revised! FOR199, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, Gene Boles, and Terri Mashour, outlines the ecological, social, and economic effects of urban sprawl and describes the guiding principles of smart growth and how it can help address these issues. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008. FOR199/FR260: Land Use in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth (ufl.edu)

Prevention of invasive species in the context of lower secondary education

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Maria Balazova ◽  
Dana Blahutova ◽  
Terezia Valaskova
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Biological Invasions ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Invasive Species Management ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Invasive Organisms ◽  
Species Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
The Impact

Biological invasions are recognised as a potentially major threat to biodiversity and may have considerable economic and social effects. Public, including pupils, attitudes may have large implications for invasive species management in terms of prevention, early warning and eradication success, but significant is the relations between the lay public’s visions of nature, their knowledge about non-native species and their perceptions of invasive species management. The more direct experience people have with the impact of invasive species, the more likely they will be able to understand the potential benefits of management programmes. The aim of our work was to prepare educational materials about invasive organisms for elementary schools. Some of them were subsequently applied directly in practice as part of an excursion in a schoolyard in west Slovakia, where up to six species of invasive plants were identified in the close proximity to the school. Keywords: Biological invasions, prevention, education, excursion.

scholarly journals Tung Oil Production in Florida

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (5) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Patrick Joseph Minogue
Keyword(s):  
Oil Production ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Tung Tree ◽  
Tung Oil ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Alternative Crop ◽  
History Of ◽  
Potential Alternative

Tung tree seed produce an oil that is valuable in wood finishing and for various other uses. Development of a later-flowering tung tree cultivar has sparked renewed interest in tung seed as a potential alternative crop for northern and central Florida on sites having relatively well-drained, fertile soils and adequate moisture. This 3-page fact sheet written by Pat Minogue and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation presents a history of tung oil production in Florida and provides the ecology and cultivation of the fast-growing trees. It outlines a plan for additional research to determine whether tung oil could again be produced in Florida. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr420

scholarly journals New Twist in Managing Cogongrass

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Williams
Keyword(s):  
Forest Resources ◽  
Fact Sheet

FOR-185, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams, presents the results of several experiments evaluating various herbicides used to control this invasive, nonnative plant in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2008.

scholarly journals Forest Management in the Interface: Forest Health

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Health ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Wildland Urban Interface ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Fact Sheet

Revised! FOR-178, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert A. Schmidt, describes forest health concerns in the wildland-urban interface, which include slightly different issues and quite different management solutions than the same concerns in rural forests. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008.

scholarly journals Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Crested Caracara

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (2) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Rose ◽  
Raoul Keith Boughton
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
The State ◽  
Wildlife Ecology ◽  
The Public ◽  
Fact Sheet

The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Elizabeth Rose and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern crested caracara and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw452

scholarly journals Key to Nine Common Smilax Species of Florida

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Proenza ◽  
Michael Andreu
Keyword(s):  
Common Species ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
The State ◽  
Fact Sheet

Identifying species found in Smilax the genus can be difficult because species resemble one another closely. One must be careful to use detailed descriptions in order to correctly identify a specimen. Smilax species are important because they can provide shelter and food for wildlife and have provided humans with medicine, food, and dyes. Twelve Smilax species are found in Florida. This 8-page fact sheet covers the nine more common species that one may encounter in the state. Written by Lynn Proenza and Michael Andreu and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr375

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