3. Natural Resources

Enhancing and conserving Florida's natural resources and environmental quality.

  1. Sustaining value from natural resources - This PWG focuses on promoting sustainability and enterprise resiliency through use of best practices when managing natural resources for consumptive and/or non-consumptive use.
  2. Strengthening healthy ecosystems for biodiversity and human wellbeing - This PWG focuses on habitat protection, enhancement, and creation to provide benefits to people and the natural world
  3. Enhancing community and ecosystem resilience - This PWG focuses on improving the resilience of natural and built environments and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused stressors.

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Emily Caffrey, Joshua Patterson, Ruth Francis-Floyd, Roy P. E. Yanong
Current Aquaculture of the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica and Its Potential for Innovative Technology in Florida: FA265, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa265-2024
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Michael G. Andreu, Allie M. Mitchell
Pinus glabra Walt., Spruce Pine: FOR405/FR476, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr476-2024
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Rachel Mallinger, Joel Neylon (Revision Author); T.R. Fasulo, Lionel Stange
Bumble Bees of Florida: EENY-050/IN207, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in207-2024
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Monica D. Schul, Ashley R. Smyth, Joshua T. Patterson, Ana N. Zangroniz, Shelly L. Krueger, Julie Meyer
The Coral Holobiont: A Brief Overview of Corals and Their Microbiome: SL520/SS733, 7/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss733-2024
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Jenna Cole, Melissa A. Miller, Paul Evans, Rosemarie Moore, Frank J. Mazzotti
The Unnatural history of invasive species in the Florida Keys: Paradise Threatened But Not Lost: WEC460/UW515, 7/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw515-2024
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Kelly Koriakin (Former Author); Raoul K. Boughton; Rebeca Prieto, Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Hoja informativa de la vida silvestre de Florida: el puma de Florida : WEC422S/UW516, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw516-2024
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Lena A. Donnarumma, Joseph Henry, Joshua Patterson, Shelly Krueger, Lisa Krimsky, Shirley Baker
Ocean Acidification: Effects on Sponges: FA263, 6/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa263-2024
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Muhammad Azeem Akhter , Mark Hostetler
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum): WEC464/UW520, 6/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw520-2024
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Yiyi Dong, Jiri Hulcr, Daniel Carrillo, Xavier Martini
The Redbay Ambrosia Beetle and Laurel Wilt: FOR404/FR475, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr475-2024
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Ian Williams, Michael Scharf
Redlegged Ham Beetle, Copra Beetle Necrobia rufipes (De Geer, 1775) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cleridae: Korynetinae): IN1426/EENY-811, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1426-2024
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Laura A. Warner , Dharmendra Kalauni, John M. Diaz , Emily Marois, Adam Dale , Jaret Daniels
Encouraging Residents to Request Wildlife-Friendly Landscape Maintenance from Their Chosen Professionals: A Stages of Change Approach for Extension and Other Practitioners: AEC795/WC456, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc456-2024
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Brittany Hall-Scharf, Victor Blanco
Let 'Em Grow: Scalloping Best Practices: FA262, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa262-2024
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Kaydie McCormick, Adam Dale
Snowbush spanworm (larva), white-tipped black (adult), Melanchroia chephise (Stoll) (Insecta: Lepidoptera; Geometridae: Melanchroia): EENY812/IN1427, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1427-2024
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C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. Dubeux; Sheeja George; D. L. Wright, A. R. Blount, I. Small
Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida: SS-AGR-43/AG146, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag146-2024
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C. Spengler, Jamila Roth, Laura K. Reynolds
Biodiversity as a Tool to Boost Seagrass Restoration Success: SL515/SS728, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss728-2024
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Emily C. Kraus, Brett Bultemeier
Pesticide Mode of Action Classification: Understanding Resistance Action Committees (RACs): PI299, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi299-2024
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Ashley R. Smyth, Laura K. Reynolds, Savanna C. Barry, Natalie C. Stephens, Joshua T. Patterson, Edward V. Camp
Living Shoreline Ecosystem Service Valuation Tool: SL516/SS729, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss729-2024
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Cliff G. Martin, Zachary T. Brym
Cannabis sativa Plant Identification and Its Look-Alikes: SS-AGR-480/AG476, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag476-2024
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Corey T. Callaghan, Brittany M. Mason, Joe Montes de Oca
Magnificent Moths: A Guide to Begin "Mothing" and Contributing Your Observations to iNaturalist: WEC462/UW518, 5/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw518-2024
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Steve A. Johnson, Martin B. Main; Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Cómo prevenir encuentros entre niños y serpientes: WEC201S/UW514, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw514-2024
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Brittany M. Mason, Ty Smith, Corey T. Callaghan
Herping Adventures: A Guide to Exploring and Documenting Reptiles and Amphibians with iNaturalist: WEC461/UW517, 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw517-2024
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Ashley Smyth, H. Dail Laughinghouse, Laura Reynolds, Edward Camp (Revision Author); Karl Havens (Former Author)
Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life: SGEF-218/SG138, rev. 4/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-sg138-2024
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Sarah Prentice, Matthew E. Smith
Marasmius vagus (the Wandering Creamsicle), One of Florida’s Most Common Lawn Mushrooms: PP375, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp375-2024
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Emily C. Kraus
Integrated pest management goes hand-in-hand with safety: PI297, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi297-2024
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Marirose P. Kuhlman, Adam G. Dale
American Sand Wasp (suggested common name), Bembix americana Fabricius, 1793 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Crabronidae: Bembicinae): EENY809/IN1424, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1424-2024
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Alexandra L. Bijak, Laura K. Reynolds, Ashley R. Smyth
Linking Waterbody Acidification and Aquatic Plant Metabolism: A Lesson Plan for Middle School Students : SL512/SS725, 3/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss725-2024
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Mikinley Weaver, Adam Dale
The hibiscus erineum mite, Aceria hibisci (Nalepa 1906): EENY-806/IN1419, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1419-2024
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Sandra M. Guzmán
Enhancing Smart Irrigation With Centralized Data
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Michael G Andreu, Christopher Kinslow, Stephen Enloe
What if prescribed fire is not an option? A review of alternative treatments.: FOR403/FR474, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr474-2024
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Audrey C. Plauche, Gage D. LaPierre, Michael G. Andreu
Pinus serotina Michx., Pond Pine: FOR402/FR473, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr473-2024
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Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers; Alan Long (Former Author); Soraya Sus (Translator)
Beneficios de las quemas controladas o prescritas: FOR397S/FR472, 6/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr472-2023
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Sahaj Patel, Jesse Chintanadilok, Brittany Hall-Scharf, Yilin Zhuang, Joseph Strickland, Aditya Singh
WebODM: An Open-Source Alternative to Commercial Image Stitching Software for Uncrewed Aerial Systems: AE593, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae593-2024
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Christopher Martinez, Young Gu Her, Eban Bean
Accounting for Climate Change in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for Stormwater Management: AE596, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae596-2024
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Diane J. Episcopio, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Martin B. Main; Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
¿Vio un puma? WEC145S/UW513, 11/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw144-2023
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Ziwen Yu
What do landowners need to know about the carbon market facing the opportunity of a new carbon income? : AE597, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae597-2024
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Michael A. Lyons, Amira M. Richardson, Merrie P. Urban, Juan M. Campos Krauer
Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Antler Infections and Cranial Abscess Disease in White-Tailed Deer: VM260, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm260-2024
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Juan Manuel Campos Krauer
Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Capture Myopathy in Farmed White-Tailed Deer: VM259, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm259-2024
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Gage LaPierre, Michael G Andreu; Jazz Griffis (Designer (creative work))
Pityopsis - Silkgrass: FOR400/FR471, 2/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr471-2024
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Rao S. Mylavarapu, Nancy Wilkinson, Yvens Jean
UF/IFAS Analytical Services Laboratories (ANSERV Labs): Analytical Procedures and Training Manual: Circular 1248/SS312, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss312-2002
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Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura A. Warner , Emily Marois, John M. Diaz, Adam Dale , Jaret Daniels
Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping: Connecting Professionals and the Public: AEC789/WC450, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc450-2024
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Steve A. Johnson; Monica McGarrity (Former Author); Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo, Juan Campos Krauer, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
Invasor de Florida: El Lagarto Overo: WEC295P/UW511, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw511-2024
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Eduart Murcia Botache, Sandra Guzman
How to Identify If Your Time Series Inputs Are Adequate for AI Applications: Assessing Minimum Data Requirements in Environmental Analyses: AE594, 1/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae594-2024
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Sean L. McKnight, Bryan M. Kluever, Parker Hall, Miguel A. Acevedo, Steve A. Johnson
History, Status, Impacts, and Management of Invasive Black Spiny-tailed Iguanas (Ctenosaura similis) on Gasparilla Island, Florida.: WEC459/UW512, 12/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw512-2023
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Bruce Hull, Raelene Crandall, Sarah Ashton, Rien Visser, Martha Monroe
Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk: FOR179/FR249, 11/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr249-2023
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Steve A. Johnson, Monica E. McGarrity; Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Lidiando con las serpientes en las áreas residenciales de Florida: cómo identificar las serpientes comunes: WEC220S/UW509, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw509-2023
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Raelene Crandall, Jennifer Fill, Alan Long, Cotton Randall, Douglas Doran
Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping: Circular 1445/FR147, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr147-2023
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Suraj Melkani, Noel Manirakiza; Shirley M. Baker (Revision Author); Jehangir H. Bhadha
Current and Emerging Protocols for Carbon Measurement in Agricultural Soils: SL508/SS721, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss721-2023
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Martha Monroe, Raelene Crandall, Jennifer Fill, Susan Marynowski
Developing Land in Florida with Fire in Mind: Recommendations for Designers, Developers, and Decision-Makers: FOR63/FR059, 10/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr059-2023
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M. Wallau, A. R. Blount; J. M. Campos-Krauer, M. A. Lashley (Revision Author); E. Rios, J. M. B. Vendramini, J. C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, C. L. Mackowiak, K. H. Quesenberry
A Walk on the Wild Side: 2023 Cool-Season Forage Recommendations for Wildlife Food Plots in North Florida: SS-AGR-28/AG139, rev. 9/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag139-2021
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Joe Schaefer, Craig N. Huegel (Former Author); Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
Los Colibríes de Florida: UW507/WEC21S, 9/2023
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw507-2023
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