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Mysha Clarke

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Mysha Clarke

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thumbnail for publication: How Ecosystem Services are Measured and Why it Matters for Florida

How Ecosystem Services are Measured and Why it Matters for Florida

Charles Wallace, Anna Braswell, Mysha Clarke, Andrew Ropicki, Tara Wade, Frank Asche, Ashley Smyth, Armando Ubeda, and Ed Camp

This publication describes some of the ways to measure ecosystem services and explains how the different approaches to assess ecosystems might be selected, depending on what is most important to the user.

thumbnail for publication: Diez beneficios de los huertos urbanos: enfoque en las crisis socioeconómicas

Diez beneficios de los huertos urbanos: enfoque en las crisis socioeconómicas

Mysha Clarke

<p>Esta publicación destaca los potenciales beneficios de los huertos urbanos tanto para los vecindarios cercanos como para la comunidad urbana en general, así como para las comunidades periféricas y visitantes de una ciudad. Los planificadores urbanos, residentes y miembros de la comunidad encontrarán muy útil esta información tanto para planificar nuevos huertos como para mantener los ya establecidos.</p>

thumbnail for publication: Ten Benefits of Urban Gardens: Focus on Socio-Economic Crises

Ten Benefits of Urban Gardens: Focus on Socio-Economic Crises

Mysha Clarke

Over 90 percent of Floridians live in urban areas. Many city dwellers are disconnected from or have limited exposure to the natural world. Urban green spaces, among them urban gardens, can provide various benefits to people and wildlife. These urban gardens provide important avenues for people to maintain their mental and physical health, reduce stress, and improve their general well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of urban green spaces. Community efforts to grapple with the evolving pandemic present an opportunity to reconsider the benefits of urban gardens This publication is intended to assist Extension agents, gardeners, garden managers, and urban planners interested in adding new gardens and supporting and promoting existing gardens in Florida’s urban communities. To that end, it lists and explains 10 major benefits urban gardens provide to ecosystems and people.

thumbnail for publication: Twelve Ways to Make the Most out of a Tree or Plant Giveaway Program

Twelve Ways to Make the Most out of a Tree or Plant Giveaway Program

Mysha Clarke, Ryan Klein, and Lillian Dinkins

Organizations and municipalities use tree and plant giveaway programs to increase tree canopy on private property, provide environmental education, and boost community engagement. Tree and plant giveaway programs can provide a great opportunity to increase biodiversity and enhance various ecosystem services including reducing stormwater runoff, providing habitat for wildlife, reducing energy use, reducing urban heat, removing air pollutants, and providing recreational spaces, especially in urban areas. This publication provides twelve tips for success with tree and plant giveaway programs.