Florida Land Steward News and Information

Monday, March 4, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 3/4/13

MARCH 3-8 IS NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK
See http://www.floridainvasives.org/ for workshops and events going on in Florida.

FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN GULF WATERSHEDS
Agricultural producers in Gulf watersheds have until March 15 to apply for financial incentives from the Gulf of Mexico Initiative resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Financial assistance is available to help eligible producers focus on reducing soil erosion, improving water quality, and improving wildlife habitat on cropland, pastureland, and forestland, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information about signing-up for this initiative:
Suwannee County District Conservationist:
Chris Menhennett, 386-362-2622, x3 * 10096 US Highway 129, Live Oak, FL, 32060
Lafayette County District Conservationist:
Melvin DeShazior, 386-294-1851, x3 * 176 SW Community Circle, Ste C, Mayo, FL, 32066
Escambia County District Conservationist:
Josh McElhaney, 850-587-5404, x3 * 151 Highway 97, Molina, FL, 32577

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.
The US Forest Service's new timber tax handbook is available at: http://www.timbertax.org/taxpolicy/FS_Landowners_Tax_Guide.pdf

FWC REQUESTS REPORTS OF PANTHER, CHIPMUNK, and MINK SIGHTINGS
Report chipmunk sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx
Report panther sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/PantherSightings/getlatlong.aspxReport mink sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/mink/getlatlong.aspx

COYOTES VS BOBCATS: WHAT ARE THEY 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. We will also accept coyote and bobcat stomachs and intestines if you cannot store the whole carcass. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Lauren Watine (352-846-0558; lnwatine@ufl.edu) or Bill Giuliano (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu) at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup. 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 or stomachs and intestines should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, animal sex, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained. 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!

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEBINARS
For a calendar of upcoming webinars in a variety of land management topics see:
http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month#.T-zLkBhgZys.blogger

ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html

Friday, February 22, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 2/22/13

COST-SHARE PROGRAM FOR ON-FARM WEATHER STATIONS
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has established a cost-share program to help producers enrolled in FDACS Best Management Practices purchase on-site weather stations and temperature sensors. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, requests related to irrigation for frost/freeze protection will be given priority.
Producers who own operations with less than 300 acres of production land may apply for one station and up to five temperature sensors for each operation. Producers who own larger operations may apply for one station and up to five temperature sensors for each 300 acres of production land on the operation(s). FDACS will provide 75 percent of the cost up to a $25,000 maximum per producer, with a $5,000 cap per station/sensors set. For more information contact Rance Ellis, FDACS, (850) 557-5227 (Mobile), (850) 394-9124 (Office) or Susie Bishop (863) 402-7020 or sbishop@highlandsswcd.org

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

FWC REQUESTS REPORTS OF PANTHER, CHIPMUNK, and MINK SIGHTINGS
Report chipmunk sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx
Report panther sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/PantherSightings/getlatlong.aspx
Report mink sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/mink/getlatlong.aspx

COYOTES VS BOBCATS: WHAT ARE THEY 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. We will also accept coyote and bobcat stomachs and intestines if you cannot store the whole carcass. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Lauren Watine (352-846-0558; lnwatine@ufl.edu) or Bill Giuliano (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu) at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup. 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 or stomachs and intestines should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, animal sex, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained. 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!

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEBINARS
For a calendar of upcoming webinars in a variety of land management topics see:
http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month#.T-zLkBhgZys.blogger

ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html

SUPPORT FLORIDA'S FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Your contribution will help support Forest Stewardship Program outreach events across Florida. More information

Friday, February 8, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 2/8/13

UF/IFAS EXPERT HELPS SOLVE 80-YEAR MYSTERY, AS TEAM IDENTIFIES FUNGUS KILLING TORREYA TREES
"An 80-year search for a tree killer has ended", says Dr. Jason Smith, a University of Florida forest pathologist who helped identify the fungus that virtually wiped out the Florida Torreya and fears it may threaten other species. The fungus infects more than 90 percent of wild Florida Torreyas in their native range, which covers parts of North Florida and South Georgia close to the Apalachicola River, said Jason Smith, an associate professor with UF’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation, part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Smith is part of a research team that discovered the fungus, Fusarium torreyae, and formally described it in the journal Mycologia. Personnel from Atlanta Botanical Garden and the state Department of Environmental Protection are also involved. Read more at
http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/2013/01/ufifas-expert-helps-solve-80-year-mystery-as-team-identifies-fungus-killing-torreya-trees/

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA LANDOWNERS INTERESTED IN LONGLEAF PINE
Landowners in Florida who want to establish or improve longleaf pine on their properties can take advantage of cost-share funds offered through the NRCS. In addition to the potential cost-share funds, landowners will receive a wildlife management plan and maps for their property. These forests provide an important and diverse habitat that is home to numerous federally listed endangered species such as the indigo snake, red-cockaded woodpecker and gopher tortoise. They also provide outstanding habitat for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, along with many non-game species. Cost-share programs such as this are vital to restoring the longleaf pine to its former grandeur and to helping landowners maintain their lands as working forests. Working forests provide clean water, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, which benefit landowners, wildlife, hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. This longleaf restoration and management opportunity is available thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Wild Turkey Federation. Landowners do not have to be NWTF members to participate. Landowners in Florida who are interested in this cost-share opportunity should contact NWTF regional biologists Derek Alkire at (352) 262-2373 or dalkire@nwtf.net or Ricky Lackey at (229) 378-0003 or rlackey@nwtf.net. Contact your local NRCS office for more information about this and other Farm Bill Programs via http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=FL.

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

SUPPORT THE NEW AUSTIN CARY FOREST LEARNING CENTER
A new Learning Center will be built to replace the Conference Center that burned in July 2011. More information about this new facility and how you can help are at this link:
http://sfrc.ifas.ufl.edu/Learning_Center/fundraising.html

FWC REQUESTS REPORTS OF PANTHER AND CHIPMUNK SIGHTINGS
Report chipmunk sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx
Report panther sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/PantherSightings/getlatlong.aspx

COYOTES VS BOBCATS: WHAT ARE THEY 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. We will also accept coyote and bobcat stomachs and intestines if you cannot store the whole carcass. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Lauren Watine (352-846-0558; lnwatine@ufl.edu) or Bill Giuliano (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu) at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup. 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 or stomachs and intestines should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, animal sex, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained. 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!

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEBINARS
For a calendar of upcoming webinars in a variety of land management topics see:
http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month#.T-zLkBhgZys.blogger

ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html

SUPPORT FLORIDA'S FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Your contribution will help support Forest Stewardship Program outreach events across Florida. More information

Friday, February 1, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 2/1/13

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA LANDOWNERS INTERESTED IN LONGLEAF PINE Landowners in Florida who want to establish or improve longleaf pine on their properties can take advantage of cost-share funds offered through the NRCS. In addition to the potential cost-share funds, landowners will receive a wildlife management plan and maps for their property. These forests provide an important and diverse habitat that is home to numerous federally listed endangered species such as the indigo snake, red-cockaded woodpecker and gopher tortoise. They also provide outstanding habitat for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, along with many non-game species. Cost-share programs such as this are vital to restoring the longleaf pine to its former grandeur and to helping landowners maintain their lands as working forests. Working forests provide clean water, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, which benefit landowners, wildlife, hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. This longleaf restoration and management opportunity is available thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Wild Turkey Federation. Landowners do not have to be NWTF members to participate. Landowners in Florida who are interested in this cost-share opportunity should contact NWTF regional biologists Derek Alkire at (352) 262-2373 or dalkire@nwtf.net or Ricky Lackey at (229) 378-0003 or rlackey@nwtf.net. Contact your local NRCS office for more information about this and other Farm Bill Programs via http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=FL.

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

SUPPORT THE NEW AUSTIN CARY FOREST LEARNING CENTER
A new Learning Center will be built to replace the Conference Center that burned in July 2011. More information about this new facility and how you can help are at this link:
http://sfrc.ifas.ufl.edu/Learning_Center/fundraising.html

Friday, January 11, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 1/11/13

FWC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DEER MANAGEMENT IN THE PANHANDLE
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces a series of public meetings on deer management in the Florida Panhandle to which all persons are invited.
Times and Locations:
January 29th, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, FL 32448

January 30th, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Burns Building Auditorium, Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
January 31st, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the University of West Florida, Commons Auditorium, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514

Two separate “Deer Management Units” (DMUs) are proposed for the Panhandle, one unit would cover the area south of Interstate 10 and the other would be north of I-10. The new DMUs are intended to allow FWC more flexibility with deer management based upon the deer population, habitat conditions, and public preference within each of the units. At the meeting, the plans for DMUs will be explained and all persons present will have an opportunity to provide input. We seek public comment in order to determine if the plans for the DMUs have the support of the public. In particular, we need to learn if members of the public are happy with the number of deer that live in their area, are happy with the current hunting regulations or if they seek changes.

In addition to public meetings, FWC has completed a statewide survey on their DMU plans and has received close to 5,000 responses from hunters, farmers and residents. For people who cannot attend any of the meetings, there will be follow-up opportunities to join a conference call to make comments on the plans. Following public comment, a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will be established and will meet for further consideration and direct input into the new plan. Twenty to twenty five TAG members will be chosen based upon their expertise, their representation of an important interest group and their willingness to serve. All persons interested will be able to apply to become a TAG member at the public meetings.
More information about the proposed DMUs, the TAG and a meeting agenda may be obtained at http://myfwc.com/hunting/by-species/deer/dmu/.
The public meetings will be coordinated by staff of Normandeau Associates. FWC staff members will be present to provide detailed information, to answer questions and to assist with running the meeting. For more information, you may contact: Cory Morea of the FWC at (850) 617-9487 or Peter Colverson of Normandeau Associates in Gainesville at (352) 327-3270

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA LANDOWNERS INTERESTED IN LONGLEAF PINE
Landowners in Florida who want to establish or improve longleaf pine on their properties can take advantage of cost-share funds offered through the NRCS. In addition to the potential cost-share funds, landowners will receive a wildlife management plan and maps for their property. Longleaf pine forests are the South’s most unique ecosystem. These forests provide an important and diverse habitat that is home to 26 federally listed endangered species such as the indigo snake, red-cockaded woodpecker and gopher tortoise. They also provide outstanding habitat for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, along with many non-game species. Cost-share programs such as this are vital to restoring the longleaf pine to its former grandeur and to helping landowners maintain their lands as working forests. Working forests provide clean water, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, which benefit landowners, wildlife, hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. This longleaf restoration and management opportunity is available thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and National Wild Turkey Federation. Landowners do not have to be NWTF members to participate. Landowners in Florida who are interested in this cost-share opportunity should contact NWTF regional biologists Derek Alkire at (352) 262-2373 or dalkire@nwtf.net or Ricky Lackey at (229) 378-0003 or rlackey@nwtf.net for more information.

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

SUPPORT THE NEW AUSTIN CARY FOREST LEARNING CENTER
A new Learning Center will be built to replace the Conference Center that burned in July 2011. More information about this new facility and how you can help are at this link:
http://sfrc.ifas.ufl.edu/Learning_Center/fundraising.html

Friday, January 4, 2013

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 1/4/13

HOW GOVERNMENT FISCAL CLIFF ACTIONS MAY IMPACT LANDOWNERS
From Florida Forestry Association's Forestry Friday, 1/4/13: This week the federal government took action to avoid the much-talked about "fiscal cliff," but what does that mean to the forestry industry? In brief:

Estate Taxes: Estate tax levels were permanently set at a $5 million individual exemption ($10 million for couples) and a 40 percent tax rate.
Farm Bill: Current provisions that expired September 30th, 2012, were extended for one year. With some limitations, forest owners maintained access to needed tools through conservation programs.
Capital Gains Taxes: Capital gains tax rates remain at 15 percent for individuals with an annual income less than $400,000 ($450,000 for couples). For those with higher incomes, the rate increases to 20 percent.
Conservation Easement Tax Incentives: Tax incentives for conservation easements, which had ended in 2011, were retroactively extended through 2013.
Spending Cuts to Forest Programs: Across the board cuts on all federal spending, originally scheduled to be enacted January 1, were delayed for two months.
Payroll Taxes: The payroll tax was temporarily reduced in 2010 from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent. The reduction expired Dec. 31, 2012, when neither side in Congress moved to extend it. Employers will not be affected because their side of the equation was never reduced; employees' take-home pay will decrease, however. Households making $45,000, for example, can expect to pay $900 more in taxes this year.

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

SUPPORT THE NEW AUSTIN CARY FOREST LEARNING CENTER
A new Learning Center will be built to replace the Conference Center that burned in July 2011. More information about this new facility and how you can help are at this link:
http://sfrc.ifas.ufl.edu/Learning_Center/fundraising.html

FWC REQUESTS REPORTS OF PANTHER AND CHIPMUNK SIGHTINGS
Report chipmunk sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx
Report panther sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/PantherSightings/getlatlong.aspx

COYOTES VS BOBCATS: WHAT ARE THEY 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. We will also accept coyote and bobcat stomachs and intestines if you cannot store the whole carcass. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Lauren Watine (352-846-0558; lnwatine@ufl.edu) or Bill Giuliano (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu) at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup. 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 or stomachs and intestines should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, animal sex, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained. 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!

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEBINARS
For a calendar of upcoming webinars in a variety of land management topics see:
http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month#.T-zLkBhgZys.blogger

ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

FLORIDA LAND STEWARD UPDATE 12/19/12

GREEN VALUE OF YOUR WOODS WORKSHOP NOW ONLINE
The handout materials, full Stewardship Ecosystem Services Survey report, Powerpoint presentations, and the recorded presentations (Accordent vidoes) are all available here:
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/green_value_videoconference12.html

2012 TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS NOW AVAILABLE
Tax Tips for forest landowners for preparation of 2012 tax returns available at: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/tax.shtml.

FWC REQUESTS REPORTS OF PANTHER AND CHIPMUNK SIGHTINGS
Report chipmunk sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx
Report panther sightings here: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/PantherSightings/getlatlong.aspx

COYOTES VS BOBCATS: WHAT ARE THEY 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. We will also accept coyote and bobcat stomachs and intestines if you cannot store the whole carcass. If you have at least 5 animals that you would like to provide us, you can contact Lauren Watine (352-846-0558; lnwatine@ufl.edu) or Bill Giuliano (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu) at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup. 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 or stomachs and intestines should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, animal sex, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained. 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!

LOOKING FOR LAST-MINUTE GIFT IDEAS - "YOUR BACKYARD WOODS AND WILDLIFE" BOOK
Makes a great Christmas gift for the backyard enthusiast on your list. Available for sale online and qualifies for quantity discount pricing:
http://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-1177-your-backyard-woods-and-wildlife-a-handbook-for-florida-landowners.aspx

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEBINARS
For a calendar of upcoming webinars in a variety of land management topics see:
http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month#.T-zLkBhgZys.blogger

ONLINE EVENTS / EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/florida_forestry_information/events_calendar/online_events.html

WANT TO SUPPORT FLORIDA'S FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM?
Your contribution will help support Forest Stewardship Program outreach events across Florida. More information