UF IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences SFFGS

The June 5, 2026 Florida Land Steward Update is here: 2026 USDA Forest Service Longleaf Pine Cone Report Released, Join us for June 10 Webinar on Planting Pines, Hurricane Season is Here - Time to Prepare, check out the new American Tree Farm System web site, Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program open for applications, Florida Wildlife Corridor Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program, Report Coral Ardisia on EDDMapS, New Forest Health Module released in Forest Landowner Academy, and more.
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Is it really that time of year again? 🌧️ The rainy season is almost here, and that means our annual Extension Native Plant Sale is right around the corner!

Join the UF Native Plant Nursery in a few weeks on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.

Come shop the greatest diversity of native plants yet, including many unusual and rare species that are not commonly available in the nursery trade!

Stay tuned for more details.

https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/native-plant-nursery/

Located near the intersection of Mowry and Hull roads on the main campus.

Great turnout on June 2, 2026 for the Landowner Opportunities and Resources Workshop in Columbia County.

Landowners met with agency reps from USDA, Florida Forest Service, FWC, UF IFAS Extension, SFFGS, Certified Tree Farm, Florida Farm Bureau, State Implementation Committee, Florida Land Steward Partnership, North Florida Cattlemen's Association, North Florida Prescribed Burn Association, Alachua Conservation Trust, and the Florida Women Landowners.

Agency reps presented information on programs and funding available to help landowners develop land management strategies and sustain value in their acreage.

The Gator Nation was in full force as most of those reps are UF alumni. See some familiar faces?

Oh, the difference 5 weeks can make. Our resident c**t at the Millhopper Fishing For Success ponds has grown leaps and bounds. Pictured on April 21 and May 28.

Just a friendly reminder that we are looking for a new member of the NRLI project team! Please share widely with your networks!

Direct link to job announcement:
https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539587/extension-assistant-professor-natural-resources-leadership-institute-nrli

The May 2026 newsletter for SFFGS is here! Come check out what we've been up to. The PDF version with clickable links is athttps://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/media/ffgsifasufledu/docs/pdf/monthly-sffgs-updates/MAY-2026.pdf

The May 29, 2026 Florida Land Steward Update is here: Rain returns along with hurricane season, check out the new American Tree Farm System web site, apply for Longleaf Alliance Planting Fund, Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program open for applications, Florida Wildlife Corridor Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program, Report Coral Ardisia on EDDMapS, New Forest Health Module released in Forest Landowner Academy, and more.
UF IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences SFFGS Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation The Longleaf Alliance Florida Invasive Species Council Florida Forest Service Florida Forestry Association MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife American Tree Farm System National Woodland Owners Association

Florida Land Steward Update, May 29, 2026 - School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Have land? Get a plan and stay connected. Florida Land Steward is your source of assistance, news, events, and opportunities.

Congratulations to University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences faculty, staff and students who were recognized for their research accomplishments during the 2026 UF/IFAS Research Awards dinner on May 21.

Read all about who won and details on the research that earned them the honor:

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2026/05/28/sffgs-celebrates-uf-ifas-research-awards-winners/