SL-257, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by H.C. Fitz and N. Hughes, summarizes the types of ecological models that are used to better understand “natural” wetland ecology. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS481
Category: Ecosystems & Species
CIR1523/UW280 Stressor Response Model for the Spotted Sea Trout, Cynoscion nebulosus
Circular 1523, a 16-page illustrated circular by Frank J. Mazzotti, Leonard G. Pearlstine, Tomma Barnes, Stephen A. Bortone, Kevin Chartier, Alicia M. Weinstein, and Donald DeAngelis, is one of a suite of Caloosahatchee estuary models which are being considered together for Everglades restoration plan evaluation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW280
CIR1524/UW281 Stressor Response Model for Tape Grass (Vallisneria americana)
Circular 1524, a 22-page illustrated circular by Frank J. Mazzotti, Leonard G. Pearlstine, Tomma Barnes, Stephen A. Bortone, Kevin Chartier, Alicia M. Weinstein, and Donald DeAngelis, is one of a suite of Caloosahatchee estuary models which are being considered together for Everglades restoration plan evaluation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW281
SS AGR 301/AG307 Giant Reed (Arundo donax): Biology, Identification and Management
SS-AGR-301, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Kurt Vollmer, Curtis Rainbolt, and Jason Ferrell, describes this tall perennial grass that is commercially grown in the Mediterranean to make reeds for musical instruments, and which is a major invasive weed in Calfornia and Texas watersheds — its biology, identification and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG307
ENY-851S/IN767 Las Mareas Rojas
ENY-851S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, is the Spanish version of ENY-851, “Red Tides” (forthcoming). It explains what these “harmful algal blooms” are, what causes them, their impacts on marine ecosystems, human health, and coastal economies, and strategies for mitigation and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN767
WEC241/UW283 Why Do We Need Environmental Monitoring for Everglades Restoration?
WEC-241, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frank J. Mazzotti, Nicola Hughes, and Rebecca G. Harvey, explains what environmental monitoring is, its scientific basis, how it relates to adaptive management, its cost effectiveness, and what it means for the Evergaldes Restoration Plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW283
WEC241/UW283 Why Do We Need Environmental Monitoring for Everglades Restoration?
WEC-241, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frank J. Mazzotti, Nicola Hughes, and Rebecca G. Harvey, explains what environmental monitoring is, its scientific basis, how it relates to adaptive management, its cost effectiveness, and what it means for the Everglades Restoration Plan. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW283
Cir 1204 SP/AG305 Ayude a proteger áreas naturales de Florida contra la invasión de plantas exóticas
Circular 1204-Sp, an 8-page illustrated publication by K.A. Langeland, is the Spanish language version of Circular 1204, “Help Protect Florida’s Natural Areas from Non-Native Invasive Plants.” It describes the problem of weeds in natural areas, federal and state laws regulating plants, official lists of non-native invasive species. It encourages Florida residents to learn to identify invasive plants and to remove them from their property. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2008.
ENY-142/IN740 African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators
ENY-142, a 2-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken on school grounds, an administrators checklist, and additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN740
ENY-140/IN738 Frequently Asked Questions about the Africanized Honey Bee in Florida
ENY-140, a 3-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB) in a question-and-answer format. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ufl.edu/IN738
ENY-141/IN739 What to do about African Honey Bees: A Consumer Guide
ENY-141, a 3-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), which have been labeled”killer” bees, steps people can take to avoid negative interactions, how to handle stings, and bee-proofing basics. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN739
EENY-402/IN725:Mason Wasps of Florida, Zethus spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae)
EENY-402, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by E. E. Grissell, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes these wasps who make their nests in twigs and branches and old insect burrows in south Florida, their distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.
EENY-403/IN726: Potter Wasps of Florida, Eumenes spp. (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Eumeninae)
EENY-403, a 3-page fact sheet by E. E. Grissell, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes this wasp which make the familiar jug-like nests found around the home, its distribution, identification, biology, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.
EENY-399/IN723: Madagascar Beetle, Leichenum canaliculatum variegatum (King)
EENY-399, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by James C. Dunford and Warren E. Steiner, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes this cosmopolitan beetle which can be found in sandy areas in Florida, its synonymy, distribution, description, habits and importance, and economic importance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.
WEC218/UW259: The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Florida
WEC218, an 8-page fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson, describes this member of the frog family Hylidae which is invasive to Florida, how to identify it, its ecology and natural history, its impact in Florida, and what homeowners can do to manage Cuban treefrogs around their home. Includes additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2007.