SSFOR13, a 8-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, Alan Long and Patrick Minogue, provides landowners with long-term, multiple-use resource management objectives with strategies for artificial and natural regeneration of this insect-, disease- and fire-resistant species. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr064
Category: Ecosystems & Species
FOR276/FR338 The Decline of Florida Torreya: An Endemic Conifer on the Edge of Extinction
FOR276, a 5-page fact sheet by Jason A. Smith and Aaron Trulock, suggests a new understanding of the cause of decline and discusses current efforts to assess the population and develop a recovery plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr338
FOR274/FR336 Oak Wilt: A Potential Future Threat to Oaks in Florida
FOR274, a 5-page fact sheet by Kelly Peacock and Jason Smith, provides information on the diagnosis, biology, and management of the disease and should provide guidance for future efforts to identify and manage oak wilt in the state of Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr336
WEC304/UW349 Effects of Canals and Levees on Everglades Ecosystems
WEC304, a 20-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca G. Harvey, William F. Loftus, Jennifer S. Rehage, and Frank J. Mazzotti, comprehensively portrays the hydrological and ecological effects of canals and levees within the EPA landscape and considers ways their impacts may be mitigated. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw349
WEC298/UW343 Forest Remnants: Conserving and Observing Bird Diversity in Urban Settings
WEC298, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Dan Dawson and Mark Hostetler, discusses urban forest remnant design and management as it relates to bird conservation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw343
EENY483/IN875 European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae)
EENY483, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Capinera, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this predatory, omnivorous insect with pincer-like cerci (forceps) –distribution, description and life cycle, behavior, hosts, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in875
WEC294/UW339 Possible Florida Invader: Reticulated Python
WEC294, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this native to southeastern Asia which has been found in the wild but is not established in Florida, how to identify and report sightings. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw339
WEC293/UW338 Florida Invader: Nile Monitor Lizard
WEC293, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this native to sub-Saharan Africa with isolated populations in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, with information on how to identify them and report sightings. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw338
FOR271/FR333 Florida’s Urban Soils: Underfoot Yet Overlooked
FOR271, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald Hagan, Cynnamon Dobbs, and Francisco Escobedo, provides an overview of Florida’s urban soils emphasizing their ecosystem services and sustainable management. Includes references and glossary. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr333
ENY158/IN874 Explaining the Best Management Practices for Maintaining European Honey Bee Colonies
ENY158, a 4-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J.D. Ellis and G. W. Hayes, Jr., outlines and explains the 12 recommendations listed in the voluntary agreement between Florida beekeepers and state officials to minimize the spread of African honey bees. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in874
ENH1160/EP420 Community ButterflyScaping: How to Move Beyond Butterfly Gardening to Create a Large-Scale Butterfly Habitat
ENH1160, a 20-page illustrated fact sheet by Kathy C. Malone, Wendy Wilber, Gail Hansen, Jaret C. Daniels, Claudia Larsen, and Esen Momol, provides developers, community associations, and homeowners with guidance in planning the vegetation in common areas, stormwater management systems, undeveloped areas, and yards to form large-scale habitats attractive to butterflies, pollinators, birds, and other local wildlife. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, Spetember 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep420
CIR1239/PI037 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profiles: Strawberry
REVISED! CIR1239, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, describes the Florida strawberry industry and outlines the potential pests of strawberry and their various methods of control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi037
EENY482/IN873: Common Carpet Beetle Anthrenus scrophulariae (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
EENY482, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Stephanie Larrick and Mark Mitola is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this small blackish beetle is found worldwide and infests goods made from animal products, such as carpets, wool, textiles, and preserved museum specimens — distribution, description, life cycle, economic importance, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in873
FE844 Public Opinion about Surface Water and Groundwater Quality in Florida
FE844, a 6-page illustrated report by Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner, summarizes the results of a public survey about the quality of surface water and groundwater resources in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe844
FE843 Public Opinion about Drinking Water Issues in Florida
FE843, a 10-page illustrated report by Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner, summarizes the results of a public survey about the drinking water issues in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe843
FE842 Public Opinion about Actions to Protect Water Resources
FE842, a 9-page illustrated report by Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner, summarizes the results of a public survey about the protected water resources in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe842
WEC290/UW335 Possible Florida Invader: Yellow Anaconda
WEC290, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, is part of the Florida Invaders series. It provides key information and illustrations for identifying and reporting sightings of this large nocturnal predator that is native to tropical South America and is not established in Florida, but escaped or released pets have been encountered in the wild. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw335
WEC291/UW336 Nonnative Reptiles in South Florida: Identification Guide
WEC291, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Laura M. Early, Christy A. Harry, Rebecca G. Harvey, and Frank J. Mazzotti, provides color-coded visual reference and details for identification of non-native lizards and snakes and their native look-alikes. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw336
WEC288/UW333 Florida Invader: Burmese Python
WEC288, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, is part of the Florida Invaders series. It provides key information and illustrations for identifying and reporting sightings of this large nocturnal predator that is native to Southeast Asia and is now established and breeding in Florida and Puerto Rico. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw333
WEC289/UW334 Possible Florida Invader: Green Anaconda
WEC289, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, is part of the Florida Invaders series. It provides key information and illustrations for identifying and reporting sightings of this large nocturnal predator that is native to tropical South America and is not established in Florida, but escaped or released pets have been encountered in the wild. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw334