HS1186, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salame-Donoso, and Shawn C. Arango, provides written and graphic instructions on how to build a homemade vertical soilless (hydroponic) growing system (also known as “bottle grow”) to produce vegetables and small fruit crops at a fraction of the cost of commercially available systems, without occupying premium agricultural land and by utilizing materials available in the home and local hardware store. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1186
Category: Sustainable Living
ENY062/IN856 Introduction to Soil Solarization
ENY062, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert McSorley and Harsimran K. Gill, describes this practice of covering soil surface with plastic to harness the sun’s heat to manage soil weeds, nematodes, diseases and insects in soil. The authors answer frequently asked questions and outline steps for conducting soil solarization. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in856
WEC283/UW328 Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase – Dark-sky Lighting
WEC283, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler, discusses how to manage lighting during the construction phase and explains the importance of good lighting to biodiversity in a conservation subdivision. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw328
WEC278/UW323 Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase – Protecting Trees and Conserved Natural Areas
WEC278, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler and Glenn Acomb, discusses techniques and strategies that minimize impacts of the construction process on conserved trees and natural areas. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw323
WEC284/UW329 Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase – Native Landscaping Palette
WEC284, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler and Martin B. Main, discusses the importance of emphasizing native plants when selecting a landscape palette. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw284
WEC281/UW326 Conservation Subdivision: Design Phase: Wetland Considerations
WEC281, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler, discusses issues surrounding on-site protection of wetlands and strategies to create wetlands that conserve biodiversity when land is subdivided. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw326
FCS7243/FY1151 Understanding Sustainability: Soliciting Public Input in the Comprehensive Planning Process
FCS7243, a 3-page fact sheet by Jeffrey P. Gellermann, Mickie E. Swisher, and Karla A. Lenfesty, is part of the Understanding Sustainability series. It discusses the importance of the comp plan information gathering process for the development of sustainable communities. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1151
AE453 Gray Water Reuse in Florida
AE453, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez, provides an overview of the recycling of gray water, the ways that gray water can potentially be used, and the regulations and guidelines for gray water reuse in Florida, as well as discussion of some of the potential barriers to gray water reuse in Florida and elsewhere. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae453
HS1161/HS406 Guia de para la Utilización Exitosa de la Composta en la Producción de Hortalizas
HS1161, a 7-page Spanish-language fact sheet by Monica Ozores-Hampton and Brain Asmad, provides a guide to the successful use of compost to produce vegetables. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs406
WEC279/UW324 What Types of Urban Greenspace are Better for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration?
WEC279, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler and Francisco Escobedo, presents the results of models of carbon sequestration for representative plots of trees and lawns. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw324
FOR230/FR292 Comparison of Community Leader Perceptions on Urban Forests in South Florida
FOR230, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Robert Northrop, Michael Orfanedes, and Anna Iaconna, compares the results from a survey conducted in Broward and Hillsborough Counties in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation,
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr292
FOR231/FR293 Southern Escambia County, Florida’s Urban Forests
FOR231, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Sebastian Varela, Christine Staudhammer, and Benjamin Thompson, reports on analysis of tree data using USDA Forest Service's Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) model, to help urban foresters, residents and planners assess severa laspects of their urban forests and compare southern Escambia County’s urban forest with forests in other cities in the state of Florida. Includes references.
Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr293
WEC276/UW321 Conservation Subdivision: Design Phase – Location of Conserved Open Spaces
WEC276, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark Hostetler, focuses on decisions made in the design phase — what percentage of the site will be conserved as open space and where to locate it so as to maximize biodiversity values. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw321
ENH1147/EP408: Sustainable Landscape Construction: Aggregates and Precast Pavers and Blocks
ENH1147, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using aggregates and precast pavers and blocks in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep408
ENH1146/EP407 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Concrete
ENH1146, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using concrete in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep407
ENH1145/EP406 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Manufactured Lumber
ENH1145, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using manufactured lumber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep406
FOR229/FR291Wildland-Urban Interface Case Study: Mediating for Change in Martin County, Florida
FOR229, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell and Martha C. Monroe, highlights the history of comprehensive planning in Martin County as an exemplar of pro-active sustainable development. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR291
FCS7242/FY1134 Understanding Sustainability: The Importance of Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Plans: Goals, Objectives, Policies
FCS7242, a 4-page fact sheet by Jeffrey P. Gellerman, Mickie E. Swisher, and Karla A. Lenfesty, discusses the comprehensive plan, its components, and its role in sustainable community development. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1134
ENH1150/EP411 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Metal
ENH1150, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes environmental issues, design strategies and construction techniques for using metal in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep411
ENH1149/EP410 Sustainable Landscape Construction: Materials and Products: Plastics and Rubber
ENH1149, a 1-page fact sheet by Gail Hansen, describes the environmental concerns, design strategies and construction techniques for using plastics and rubber in landscape construction. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep410