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Weekly “What is it?”: Tung Oil Tree
carriestevensonJuly 17th, 2024There have been a lot of things brought into and out of the deep South that seemed like a good idea at the time. From kudzu and mullet haircuts to deep-fried Twinkies and jorts, we should probably think twice about a few trends. One such grand idea was the tung oil tree. Recently, some good […]
Tilapia in Stormwater Ponds
Michael D'ImperioJuly 15th, 2024Tilapia are a member of the cichlid family, native to Africa and the Middle East. These tropical fish were first introduced to Florida in the early 1960s and have since spread throughout the state’s freshwater systems where they frequent nutrient rich waters, including stormwater ponds. Tilapia are salt tolerant and have been observed in mangrove […]
July 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector
Morgan PinkertonJuly 8th, 2024Recap of July 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector In July, we talked about invasive pests of pine. Florida has about 17 million acres of forestland with a significant portion covered in pine. The state also has a significant pine industry. Florida produces around 750 million board feet of pine annual used both within […]
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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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