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Florida Land Steward Update, May 17, 2024
Chris DemersMay 17th, 2024ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY The third Friday in May is Endangered Species Day, a tradition started by the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006. In Florida we recognize and celebrate the remaining critical habitats on public and private lands that support our imperiled species. While the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has primary responsibility for Florida […]
Florida Land Steward Update, May 10, 2024
Chris DemersMay 10th, 2024THANKS TO ALL JOINING US FOR RONNIE STEPHENSON TOUR IN JACKSON COUNTY Thanks to all who participated in the tour at the property of Ronnie Stephenson, our 2024 Florida Land Steward of the Year, last week in Jackson County. We enjoyed a great day learning about Ronnie’s tireless contributions to wildlife and habitat management that […]
Restoring Balance: Replacing Mother of Millions with Gallberry
Kalan TaylorMay 7th, 2024In the intricate tapestry of ecosystems, the introduction of non-native species can often have devastating consequences. One such example is the invasive plant species known as Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii). Originally from Madagascar, this succulent has spread rapidly in various regions, outcompeting native flora and disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems. However, there […]
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Ecological Invasion
Interspecific competition where native species are competing with nonnative species for resources (e.g., nutrients, space, water, etc.)
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