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Florida Land Steward Update, March 13, 2026Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, March 13, 2026

NATIONAL GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 8-14, 2026 This week is National Groundwater Awareness Week. Aquifers are natural underground reservoirs where water is stored. They fill up with rainwater that percolates down through sand and soil. The water contained in an aquifer is called groundwater. The source of much of Florida’s drinking water and the clear water reaching the surface in artesian springs is the Floridan Read More

Forest health module added to UF Forest Landowner Academy online courseAgriculture

Forest health module added to UF Forest Landowner Academy online course

What is a healthy forest? Not just a single tree but the full community of all trees, animals and plants that make up a forest. The answer: A healthy forest is made up of vigorous trees and understory, is able to recover after a disturbance event, and has a good diversity and appropriate presence of wildlife. A healthy forest also has insects, diseases and fire frequency within a normal range for the system. Florida forest landowners Read More