by Ian Stone | May 24, 2024
Thinning is an important part of any forest management plan. Getting it right can be the difference between successful outcomes and persistent problems. One of the most common questions foresters get is, “Should I Thin My Trees?” It is an important question to ask...
by Kacey Aukema | May 3, 2024
The UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District hosted a well-attended Silvopasture workshop and farm tour, in Chipley on Friday April 26th. What exactly is silvopasture you may wonder? Ian Stone, the multi-county Forestry agent based in Walton County, did a great job...
by Ian Stone | Dec 8, 2023
Fusiform Rust (Cronarium quercuum f sp. fusiforme) is by far one of the worst diseases affecting southern pine species. A fungal rust disease with a complex life cycle and ability to infect trees at all stages of development; this disease is something you do not want...
by Xavier Martini | Nov 17, 2023
Jessica Griesheimer, PhD Student, Xavier Martini, Entomology Specialist, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy Air Potato Vine, Dioscorea bulbifera, is a perennial invasive vine found throughout the Southeastern United States. Infestations are commonly...
by Doug Mayo | Oct 27, 2023
Every October, the Florida Forestry Association (the other FFA) celebrates Florida Forests Week as a time to promote the timber industry in the state! This year, Florida Forest Week was October 22-28. In Jackson County, a tour was organized by John Alter, Malone,...
by Stephen Greer | Sep 29, 2023
Many of us are still surprised when a wild turkey is beside the road or off in a distant field. It is a wonderful sight to see a flock of turkeys slowly working their way across an open expanse. Most often what you see are hens and juveniles. Poults are young ones...
