FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER V. 1 NO. 1 ONLINE (includes 4th Qtr 2011 stumpage price report):
TIMBER TAX TIPS FOR 2011
Tax rules for timber vary depending on whether your woodland is personal use, investment, or business property. You must make this determination each tax year. See this link for more: http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/files/TaxTips2011.pdf
UF BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FINDING OUT WHAT COYOTES ARE EATING
Over the next 3 years (2012-2014), the University of Florida will be conducting a study of coyote and bobcat diets in Florida. Of particular interest is the importance of popular wildlife species, including white-tailed deer, turkeys, and bobwhite quail, livestock, and pets in the diet of these predators. Diets will be determined by examining the stomach contents of coyotes and bobcats legally harvested or obtained in Florida. We are asking for your help in obtaining legally acquired coyote and bobcat carcasses, with or without pelts. While we are interested in animals collected year-round, we are particularly interested in animals obtained during June-September. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Bill Giuliano at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu). If you have fewer than 5 animals or are going to be coming through Gainesville, arrangements can be made to get carcasses from you at the University or combine your animals with others in your area for a pickup. Carcasses should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained (at least to the county level). We have obtained a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for this project, and will keep information provided by you for this project anonymous to the extent possible by law. We greatly appreciate your help with this valuable study!
LEON COUNTY EXTENSION ANNOUNCES PERMACULTURE COURSES
Since 2006, Leon County Extension faculty and advisory committee members have engaged in study and discussion of climate models predicting amplified climate variability and change (with impacts to plant-available water); of peak oil and net energy decline (with impacts to input-dependent farming); of food security issues driven by the foregoing plus unabated growth in our human population and natural resource demand; all in the shadow of a global financial system vulnerable to disruptions. We think that PERMACULTURE is the right topic for the times, and the course we have designed offers it at the right pace and the right price. See the course flyer at:
http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/Flyer_Permaculture%20Course%202012_ver3.pdf To register, contact Genice Harris at (850) 606-5202, or Will Sheftall at Sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ONLINE DEER STEWARD COURSE
In partnership with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), Clemson University is proud to offer the QDMA's Deer Steward course online. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the key principles of deer and habitat biology, ecology and management. The entire program is self-paced and conducted online. It is a convenient way to learn everything about white-tailed deer from the leading experts! You will register for the program through the QDMA but will view all the program materials through Clemson University. Foresters earn 4 hous of Category 1 CFEs and 10 hours of Category 2 CFEs without ever leaving your office. You will watch videos from the comfort of your home or office and take exams, all online! This is a great opportunity to earn CFE credits on your own time! To register or learn more about QDMA and the Deer Steward Online program, see link:
http://www.qdma.com/programs/certify/deer-steward-courses/online-deer-steward/
http://www.qdma.com/programs/certify/deer-steward-courses/online-deer-steward/
REPORT FOX SQUIRREL SIGHTINGS
The fox squirrel, named for its fox-like tail, is a charismatic mammal approximately twice the size of the common gray squirrel. The coloration of the fox squirrel is highly variable, ranging from a creamy tan to all black. In Florida, the fox squirrel can be found in almost every county, but the distribution is patchy and not well understood. To better understand fox squirrel distribution, A new research project, conducted by the University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is asking members of the public across the state to report their fox squirrel sightings at the following website:
Thanks for your help! Questions? Please Contact Courtney Hooker foxsquirrel@ifas.ufl.edu
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