Forest Management

Improving, Restoring, and Managing Wildlife Habitat in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Rural Landowners

Mark Hostetler, Chris Demers, and Martin Main

Genetically Improved Pines for Reforesting Florida's Timberlands

Timothy L. White, Mary L. Duryea, and Gregory L. Powell

Florida's Forest Stewardship Program: An Opportunity to Manage Your Land for Now and the Future

Mary Duryea, Deborah McGrath, Chris Demers, and Anthony Grossman

The Optimal Forest Management of an Even-Aged Stand: The Biological Rotation versus the Land Expectation Value

Andres Susaeta and Chris Demers

Marking First Thinnings in Pine Plantations: Potential for Increased Economic Returns

Byron Love, Michael Andreu, and Chris Demers

Longleaf Pine Regeneration

Chris Demers, Alan Long, and Patrick Minogue

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

What Is in a Natural Resource Management Plan?

Chris Demers and Robert Clausen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

What to Expect in a Forest Inventory

Chris Demers, Chris Latt, and Rob Clausen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Opportunities for Uneven-Aged Management in Second Growth Longleaf Pine Stands in Florida

Jennifer L. Gagnon, Eric J. Jokela, Ajay Sharma, and Jason G. Vogel

A discussion of traditional and alternative longleaf pine management practices, as well as a description of the process of converting an even-aged stand of mature longleaf pine to an uneven-aged stand.

Steps to Marketing Timber

Chris Demers and Alan Long

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Ownership Succession: Plan Now for the Future of Your Land

Chris Demers

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Forestry

Prepare Your Forest Property for Hurricane Season

Chris Demers and Michael Andreu

Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. Powerful storms that venture inland can damage forest and agricultural land and enterprises. There is no way to fully prepare for major devastation in advance, but this publication provides some strategies and steps you can take to get yourself and your land ready so that you can recover as quickly and smoothly as possible after a major storm.

Planting Southern Pines in Florida

Elysia Lewis, Michael Andreu, and Chris Demers

Florida landowners have contributed vastly to the Southeast’s planting of pines over many decades; recent incentive programs across the state have encouraged further interest. Understanding the factors that affect seedling quality and survival of native pine species will assure a more successful and productive forest plantation. This publication reviews each southern pine's important silviculture characteristics, soil-site conditions, and potential markets and products. It outlines planting standards and techniques as they relate to landowners’ objectives and their target markets. It is to be used as a guide to facilitate selection of appropriate pine species and offers guidance on best practices for handling seedlings throughout all stages of tree planting.

Thinning Southern Pines—A Key to Greater Returns

Chris Demers, Michael Andreu, Babe McGowan, Alan Long, and Jarek Nowak

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

What do landowners need to know about the carbon market facing the opportunity of a new carbon income?

Ziwen Yu

This publication discusses information about the structure of the carbon market in the United States and some restrictions on participation. It also provides an overview of the benefits and barriers of farmers’ or landowners’ participation in the carbon market, especially for Florida. Written by Ziwen Yu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2024.

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

Chris Demers, Martin B. Main, and Mark E. Hostetler

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Forestry

Selecting a Consulting Forester

Chris Demers and Alan Long

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Assessment and Management of Hurricane Damaged Timberland

Alan Long, Rick Williams, Chris Demers, Jarek Nowak, Nicole Strong, Jib Davidson, and John Holzaepfel

Every year, southern timberland is damaged by hurricanes, ice storms, or tornados somewhere in the region. In response, a variety of information sources have been developed to address the many issues associated with such damage. This fact sheet summarizes information and guidelines from these sources, with a focus on Florida. It provides guidance to forestland owners for assessing severe storm damage, handling salvage operations and timber sales, minimizing potential impacts of other disasters after the storm, dealing with financial issues such as income tax casualty losses, and altering management plans. The references listed at the end may provide landowners with additional information relevant to their particular situation.

Forest Resource Information on the Internet: Connecting to Today's Online Resources

Chris Demers

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Informed community decision-making

Stewardship Ecosystem Services Study Series: Assessing Forest Water Yield and Regulation Ecosystem Services in the Lower Suwannee River Watershed, Florida

Sonia Delphin, Francisco J. Escobedo, Amr Abd-Elrahman, Alison E. Adams, Jackie Martin, Ronald Cademus

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Water==

Guide to Fertilization for Pine Straw Production on Coastal Plain Sites

Anna Osiecka, Patrick J. Minogue, and E. David Dickens

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Forestry

Florida Land Steward Update, November 22, 2024

Chris Demers

2025 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! An annual Holiday tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, our Florida Land Steward Landowner of the Year, habitat management tips, partnership opportunities, resource contacts, and more. These make a great Holiday gift for the land steward or outdoor enthusiast on your list. Request your […]

Florida Land Steward Update, October 18, 2024

Chris Demers

HAPPY FALL! It’s a great time to get out to the woods to enjoy the cool fall weather and autumn blooms. Banner image above features blazing star (Liatris sp) blooming in pine flatwoods at Morningside Nature Center in Gainesville, FL. Many land stewards are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes. Recovery resources and many assistance […]

Florida Land Steward Update, October 11, 2024

Chris Demers

HURRICANE RECOVERY This is shaping up to be an active hurricane season, especially for counties in the Florida peninsula. This week Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key causing significant impacts in the central, southwest and south-central regions of Florida. Available hurricane recovery assistance resources are below: Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) […]