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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Julie Burford, Raoul K. Boughton (Former Author); Gabriela Gomez, Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de la Florida: Búho Llanero de Florida: WEC401S/UW532, 4/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw532-2025
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Bernadette Mach, Jaret Daniels, Adam Dale
Balancing pest management and conservation on ornamental plants: ENY2120/IN1444, 3/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1444-2025
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Mary G. Lusk
How to Use the Web Soil Survey to Find Information about Your Land: SL530/SS745, 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss745-2025
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Deah Lieurance (Former Author); Lyn A. Gettys
Lost in the Weeds?: A Comprehensive Guide to Florida’s Many Non-Native Plant Lists: SS-AGR-436/AG436, rev. 4/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag436-2019
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Andrew Ropicki, Edward V. Camp, Christa D. Court, Robert Botta
Understanding Metrics For Communicating The Economic Importance of Florida's Fisheries Part III: Measuring Economic Value: FA267, 1/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa267-2025
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Bridget B. Baker, Samantha M. Wisely, Anastasia Postowski, Kristen Wilson
Facts about Wildlife Diseases: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): WEC471/UW529, 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw529-2025
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Steve A. Johnson; Harry Dutton, Alan Woodward (Revision Author); William Giuliano (Former Author); Holly Ober (Revision Author)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Alligators
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw393-2025
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B. W. McDonald, B. M. Mason, C. T. Callaghan, M. A. Lashley, C. Baruzzi
Camera Trapping for Wildlife: WEC472/UW530, 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw530-2025
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Whitney Elmore , Laura Valencia , Yilin Zhuang, Angela Lindsey
Sandbag Disposal: Environmental and Practical Considerations After the Storm: FCS3402/FY1545, 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1545-2025
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