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FOR-206, a 4-page fact sheet by Jennifer A. Seitz and Francisco Escobedo, explains tree pollen production, allergenicity ratings, and strategies to reduce pollen exposure. Includes references and a table listing 15 commonly used native trees and their OPALS ratings. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
FOR 206/FR268: Urban Trees and Allergies in North Florida (ufl.edu)
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Zipperer, W., F. Escobedo, and J.A. Seitz. 2008. [In EDIS Review] Gainesville's Urban Forest Structure, Composition, Size, and Density (FORXXX). School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.