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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Yesenia Sánchez, Amely Bauer, Lindsay Campbell
Creating Digital Terrain Models from 3D Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Data: ENY2133/IN1462, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1462-2025
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Bryna C. Wilson, Nathan Burkett-Cadena
Aedes canadensis (Theobald) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae): EENY822/IN1463, 1/2026
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1463-2026
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Amely Bauer, Lindsay Campbell
One Health Defined: A New Way to Think about Wellbeing: ENY2132/IN1461, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1461-2025
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Paul M. Duff, Emory H. Wellnman, Anna E. Braswell
Factors Driving Mangrove Range Expansion: FOR415/FR486, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR486-2025
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Golmar Golmohammadi, Seyed Mostafa Biazar, Maxwell Naah
Desalination Systems and Their Environmental Impacts: SL531/SS746, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS746-2025
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Golmar Golmohammadi, Seyed Mostafa Biazar, Rohith Reddy Nedhunuri, Nikolaos Tziolas
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Water Resources Forecasting: SL537/SS752, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS752-2025
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Jesse Crawford, Ollie Montgomery, Marjorie Shropshire, Vincent Encomio, Savanna Barry, Laura K. Reynolds, Christine Rohal, Xiao Yu, Ashley McDonald, Holly Abeels, Annie Roddenberry, Carrie Reinhardt Adams
Steps to Connecting Floridians to Living Shorelines: ENH1393/EP657, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-EP657-2025
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Martin Main; Hance Ellington, Mark Hostetler, Steven Johnson (Contributor)
Commonly Asked Questions About Coyotes in Florida: WEC478/UW547, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW547-2025
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Namrata Dutt, Daeun Choi
How AI Can Analyze Images: An Introductory Case Study Using Mushroom Detection: AE614, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AE614-2025
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Mysha Clarke, Ryan Klein, Lillian Dinkins
Twelve Ways to Make the Most out of a Tree or Plant Giveaway Program : FOR414/FR485, 12/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR485-2025
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Brandon McDonald, Mark Mauldin, Kalyn Waters, Andrew Fanning, Jon Creamer, Marcus Lashley, Carolina Baruzzi
Dove Fields in Florida (2025): WEC225/UW265, 11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW265-2025
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Candace Lantz, Nathan Palardy, Derek Farnsworth, Alena Poulin
Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs: A Quick Reference Guide: FE1170, 11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FE1170-2025
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Gabriela Reyes, Ashley Smyth, Laura Reynolds, Ana Zangroniz
¿Qué son los manglares urbanos? SL493-Span/SS753, 11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS753-2025
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Erin E. Harlow, Luke B. Harlow, Susan Haddock, Brett Bultemeier
Finding the Correct Pesticide Applicator License in Florida: PI292, Rev.11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pi292-2021
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Miranda J. Tressler, Eva A. Buckner
An Overview of Integrated Mosquito Management Performed by Mosquito Control Programs in Florida: ENY2131/IN1460, 11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1460-2025
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Noel Manirakiza, Suraj Melkani, Xue Bai, Yang Lin, Jehangir H. Bhadha
Four Conservation Agricultural Practices to Manage Organic Soil Loss: SL535/SS750, 11/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS750-2025
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Mary G. Lusk, Tanya Charan
Up in the Air and Down in the Water: Connections Between Air and Water Quality in Florida’s Tampa Bay: SL536/SS751, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SS751-2025
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Holly Andres, Kaile Zhang, Hui-Ling Liao
Biology, Ecology, and Benefits of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi in Natural and Managed Forest Ecosystems: PP387, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP387-2025
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Mark E. Hostetler, Steven A. Johnson, Martin Main
Ospreys and Observing Osprey Behaviors through the University of Florida Osprey Cam: WEC476/UW545, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW545-2025
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Kevin Roger Trumpp, Chang Zhao, José C. Dubeux
Potential and Economic Valuation of Carbon in Grasslands: SS-AGR-494/AG491, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG491-2025
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Catherine Hannan; Cameron Jack (Revision Author); Nia Morales
Feed Your Bees: A Landscaping Guide for North Central Florida Backyard Beekeepers: WEC477/UW546, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW546-2025
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Nathan D Burkett-Cadena, Eva A Buckner (Revision Author)
Dark-Tailed Mosquito Culiseta melanura (Coquillett) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae): EENY-536/IN950, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN950-2025
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William H. Jr Kern; Juan M. Campos Krauer, Alejandra Areingdale, Laura Sanchez (Translator)
Lidiando con iguanas en el paisaje del sur de Florida: ENY714S/UW544, 10/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW544-2025
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Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Paul Monaghan
Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs: AEC827/WC489, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC489-2025
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Jennifer M. Fill, Steve A. Johnson
Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake: WEC475/UW543, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW543-2025
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Nathan D Burkett-Cadena, Vilma M Cooper, Charlotte A Addae, Eva A Buckner (Revision Author)
Biting Midges, No-See-Ums Culicoides spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) : EENY349/IN626, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN626-2025
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Youmin Li, Weizhe Weng, Jared Gars, Michael T. Olexa, Suzanne Thornsbury
Payments for Ecosystem Services in Florida’s Landscape: Concepts and Principles: FE1167, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FE1167-2025
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Kalyn Waters, Marcelo Wallau
Normal Agricultural Practices in Florida for Dove Hunting: SS-AGR-496/AG493, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-AG493-2025
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Walker Bensch, Rachel Mallinger
Florida’s Bee Species of Greatest Conservation Need: ENY2122/IN1449, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1449-2025
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Coleson F. Wrege, Santiago A. Casanova, Raelene M. Crandall
Management Considerations for Prescribed Fires in Riparian Zones of Florida: FOR412/FR483, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FR483-2025
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Brandon W. McDonald, Marcus A. Lashley, Michael Cove, Carolina Baruzzi; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de la Florida: rata arborícola de Key Largo: WEC470S/UW542, 9/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW542-2025
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Brandon W. McDonald, B. M. Mason, C. T. Callaghan, M. A. Lashley, C. Baruzzi; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Cámaras trampa para la vida silvestre: WEC472S/UW539, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW539-2025
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Emma V. Willcox, Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main; Maena Voigt; Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Atracción de aves al patio: selección del comedero para aves: WEC162S/UW541, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW541-2025
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Vashti Tatman, Adeyinka Ayodele, Laura A. Warner, Jaret C. Daniels, Ricky Telg, Angela Lindsey
Public Perceptions of Pollinator Perfection: AEC826/WC488, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC488-2025
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Emory H. Wellman, Bethany J. Lee, Anna E. Braswell
Salt Marsh Restoration: A Summary of Approaches: FA269, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FA269-2025
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Steve Johnson; Courtney Reyes, Brandon Dodge, Natalie M. Claunch (Former Author); Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Los reptiles introducidos en Florida: anolis pardo cubano (Anolis Sagrei): WEC441S/UW538, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW538-2025
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Steve A. Johnson, Harry J. Dutton, Allan R. Woodward; William Giuliano, Holly K. Ober (Former Author); Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Manejo de conflictos con la vida silvestre: convivencia con caimanes: WEC348S/UW537, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW537-2025
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Anastasia Postowski, Kristen Wilson, Samantha M. Wisely, Bridget B. Baker; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Datos sobre las enfermedades de la fauna salvaje: Caquexia Crónica (CWD) : WEC471S/UW540 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW540-2025
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Tyler Buckley, Raoul K. Boughton, Peyton Niebanck, E. Hance Ellington; Miguel A. Arrasco, Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de Florida: serpiente índigo oriental: WEC430S/UW521, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW521-2024
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Mark Hostetler, Samantha M. Wisely, Steve Johnson, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Martin Main; Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Juan Manuel Campos Krauer (Translator)
¿Qué tan eficaz y humanitario es el método Atrapar-Esterilizar-Liberar (TNR) para los gatos salvajes? WEC423S/UW534, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW534-2025
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Mark Hostetler, Frank Mazzotti, Amy Taylor; Alejandra Areingdale, Juan Campos Krauer (Translator); E. Hance Ellington
El Cangrejo [Terrestre] Azul (Cardisoma guanhami): WEC30S/UW536, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw536-2025
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Miranda Barnes, Jiri Hulcr
Twig Girdler Oncideres spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Onciderini): EENY-817/IN1446, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1446-2025
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Kathleen A. Carey, Brandon W. McDonald, Annesha Lahiri, Brittany M. Mason, Isaac L. Esquivel, Corey T. Callaghan, Carolina Baruzzi
Lens in the Classroom: Ideas to Use Camera Traps in an Educational Setting: WEC474/UW535, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw535-2025
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Elizabeth Moreau, Gretchen Lescord
Trophic State: A Useful Scale for Classifying Lakes Based on Biological Productivity: FA268, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa268-2025
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Michael A. Davis (Former Author); Gary D. Butcher; F. Ben Mather (Former Author); Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Enfermedades Aviares Transmisibles a Humanos: PS23-Span/AN400, 4/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an400-2025
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Bethany Wight (Former Author); Raoul K. Boughton, Martin Main; Gabriela Gomez, Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de la Florida: Tortuga Terrestre de Florida: WEC396S/UW533, 4/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw533-2025
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Simon Fitzwilliam (Former Author); Raoul K. Boughton; Rebeca Prieto, Alejandra Areingdale, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de Florida: armadillo de nueve bandas: WEC411S/UW522, 7/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw522-2024
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Ansley Burtch, Matthew E. Smith
Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus species) of Florida: PP384, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp384-2025
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Corey T. Callaghan, Brittany M. Mason, Jaret Daniels, Akito Y. Kawahara
Brilliant Butterflies: A Guide to Spotting, Observing and Sharing Sightings on iNaturalist: WEC473/UW531, 3/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw531-2025
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James D. Ellis, Mary Bammer
Living with the African Honey Bee: ENY-170/IN1205, rev. 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1205-2018
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