EDIS Update

FOR227/FR289 Windbreak Designs and Planting for Florida Agricultural Fields

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-227, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, reviews several design and planting options in order to assist in windbreak planning and development. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR289

FOR288/FR290 Management of Field Windbreaks

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-288, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, summarizes the most important management practices needing attention from the time the windbreak is planted to when it is replaced. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR290

FOR226/FR288 Comparison of Urban Forest Tree Inventory and Management Software Systems

October 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources

FOR-226, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Erin M. Brown, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop, and Mary E. Thornhill, examines many of the tree inventory software systems available as of 2009. It provides up-to-date information about previously existing tree inventory software systems as well as those recently launched. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR288

SSFOR23/FR156 Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources on Rural Properties in Florida: Sources of Financial Assistance

September 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Forest Resources, Getting Involved, Sustainable Living

Revised! SS-FOR-23, an 11-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, Martin B. Main and Mark E. Hostetler, inform landowners about government programs available to help conserve natural resources. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR156

FOR221/FR283 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Basics

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-221, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jessica Tomasello, Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Annie Oxarart, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It discusses non-renewable and renewable energy sources in general and woody biomass as a soure of renewable energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR283

FOR217/FR279 The Costs of Managing an Urban Forest

August 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

FOR-217, a 4-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo and Jennifer Seitz, reviews some of the types of costs associated with urban forests and presents typical financial costs associated with urban forest management in the city of Gainesville, Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR279

FOR222/FR284 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Conversion Technologies

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-222, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Marian Marinescu and Todd Bush, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It describes current technologies and those that are being developed to convert wood to energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR284

FOR224/FR286 Potential Woody Species and Species Attributes for Windbreaks in Florida

July 16th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-224, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Bijay Tamang, Donald L. Rockwood, and Melissa H. Friedman, discusses attributes affecting species selection decisions when designing living windbreaks. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR286

FOR218/FR280 Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)

June 25th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

FOR-218, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, and Rick L. Williams, describes this non-native, invasive vine which is widespread in damp areas in north and West Florida — its biology and control measures. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR280

FOR223/FR285 Got Invasives? Get Help!

June 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

FOR-223, a 2-page fact sheet by Benjamin Koubek and Chris Demers, describes the FloridaInvasives.org Web site and how can help landowners and land managers locate valuable technical and financial assistance prorgams to prevent or control invasive exotice species problems. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR285

FOR213/FR275 Land Use in the Rural-Urban Interface: Subdivision Design

June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Getting Involved, House & Home

FOR-213, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Jay Tomlinson, describes new options for subdivision development and how citizens can help influence their local growth management and development plans by selecting opportunities that are appropriate for their area. Describes several exemplary Florida communities. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR275

FOR216/FR278 Air Pollution Removal and Temperature Reduction by Gainesville's Urban Forest

June 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Environment, Forest Resources

FOR-216, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, discusses how Gainesville's urban forest helps remove air pollutants and estimates the value, in reduced health care costs of that reduction, and provides information on the reduction in temperature the trees provide. Includes management recommendations and references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR278

CIR1475/FR158 Herbicides Registered for Pine Management in Florida - 2008

June 1st, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources

Revised! Circular 1475, a 14-page fact sheet by Anna Osiecka, Patrick Minogue, Alan Long, Jarek Nowak, and Mark Mossler, provides comprehensive information about the herbicides currently registered for use in Florida pine plantations. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR158

FOR215/FR277 Gainesville's Urban Forest Canopy Cover

April 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

FOR-215, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, examines how tree cover changes over time, how tree composition and location influence urban forest canopy and leaf area, and how tree and ground surface covers vary across Gainesville.. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR277

FOR214/FR276 Gainesville's Urban Forest Structure and Composition

April 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

FOR-214, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, provides an overview of the composition and structure of the urban forest found in Gainesville, Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR276

FOR210/FR272 Carbon Sequestration and Storage by Gainesville's Urban Forest

April 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Forest Resources, Getting Involved, Sustainable Living

FOR-210, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, presents analysis of data to determine the extent to which Gainesville’s urban and natural trees mitigate the effects of climate change by squestering CO₂. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR272

FOR207/FR269 Wood to Energy: Use of the Forest Biomass for Wood Pellets

April 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Environment, Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-207, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Marian Marinescu and Todd Bush, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It introduces the use of wood pellets as a renewable energy source — current and new feedstock sources, feasibility and research needs. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR269

FOR212/FR274 Ownership Succession: Plan Now for the Future of Your Land

March 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Environment, Forest Resources, Money Matters

FOR-212, a 4-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, outlines 8 steps for forestland owners to set up a smooth transition between themselves and the future owners of their property. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR274

FOR209/FR271 The Structure and Composition of Tampa's Urban Forest

March 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

FOR-209, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop, presents the information gained about the distribution of vegetation and variety of species in Tampa’s urban forest from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR271

FOR211/FR273 The Effect of Gainesville's Urban Trees on Energy Use of Residential Buildings

March 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden, Money Matters

FOR-211, a 3-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, summarizes the results of a study to estimate urban tree heating and cooling effects on residential buildings in Gainesville, Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR273

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