Ecological Engineers: Southeastern Pocket Gophers Are One of Nature's Architects by Gabriel J. Miller, Steve A. Johnson, Lora L. Smith

“…Smith, explains autogenic and allogenic environmental engineering, with brief discussions of live oak trees and beavers as examples, and describes the southeastern pocket gopher’s role in Florida ecosystems as an allogenic environmental engineer. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2008. …”
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Spatial Decision Support Systems for Landscape Ecological Evaluations in the Southwest Florida Feasibility Study by Leonard Pearlstine, Donald L. DeAngelis, Frank J. Mazzotti, Tomma Barnes, Michael Duever, Janet Starnes

“…This study will address the health of upland and aquatic ecosystems and will consider a variety of parameters including water flow, water quality, water supply, maintenance of existing flood protection, wildlife, biological diversity, and natural habitat. …”
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Applesnails of Florida Pomacea spp. (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) by Thomas R. Fasulo

“…Both the island and channeled applesnails are potential threats to Florida’s aquatic ecosystems. Learn more in this revised 5-page fact sheet written by Thomas R. …”
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Small-Scale Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems: Principles and Regulatory Framework by Kiara Winans, Shanin Speas-Frost, Mike Jerauld, Mark Clark, Gurpal Toor

“…Natural systems use the natural processes of wetland ecosystems to both transform and hold on to many of the common pollutants that occur in household wastewater. …”
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Florida’s Seepage Slope Wetlands by Megan E. Brown, Debbie L. Miller

“…Florida is home to one of North America’s most unique and diverse ecosystems, the seepage slope. Unusual hydrology and frequent fires combine to create an environment that supports a variety of carnivorous and other sun-loving herbaceous plants. …”
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Environmental Education by Center for Natural Resources, Jerry Culen, Martha Monroe

“…Programs in EE should help individuals understand their interdependence with the environment, local ecosystems and other natural resources. Programs should foster awareness of critical environmental problems and issues, as well as opportunities to develop those skills needed to make informed decisions to protect and improve the environment. …”
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The Megafauna3D Dataset: 3D Models of Late Pleistocene Megafauna Fossils From Uruguay by Luciano Varela, P. Sebastián Tambusso, Martín Batallés, Gabriela Costoya, Richard A. Fariña

“…The dataset includes models of extinct species such as ground sloths, glyptodonts, mastodonts, and a sabre-toothed cat, which played significant roles in the Pleistocene ecosystems. The dataset is stored in the MorphoSource repository under an open licence, allowing for broad reuse in research, education, and public outreach.…”
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Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests by Chris Demers, Alan Long, Rick Williams

“…Invasive non-native organisms are one of the greatest threats to the natural ecosystems of the United States. Invasive plants reduce biodiversity, encroach on endangered and threatened species, and rob native species of habitat. …”
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The Argentine Black and White Tegu in South Florida: Population Growth, Spread, and Containment by Rebecca G. Harvey, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…Although pythons have received the majority of public attention, invasive lizards also pose a significant threat to south Florida’s native wildlife and ecosystems, and a good example is the Argentine black and white tegu. …”
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Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) to Nonnative Wildlife in South Florida by Justin Dalaba, Frank Mazzotti

“… Invasive nonnative wildlife threaten successful restoration of Everglades ecosystems in south Florida. If nothing is done while an invasion is in the beginning stages, populations can grow and become much more difficult to manage, as happened with the Burmese pythons. …”
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Invasive Shot Hole Borers Euwallacea fornicatus, E. kuroshio, and E. perbrevis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Demian F. Gomez, Jiri Hulcr, Daniel Carrillo

“… Invasive species, those that are nonnative and cause economic damage, are one of the main threats to ecosystems around the world. Ambrosia beetles are some of the most common invasive insects. …”
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Soil, Water and Land Use: III. Wetlands by Nancy Johnson

“…Wetlands is to enhance the understanding of wetlands — from their uniqueness as ecosystems to their benefits for humans. The conservation and restoration of wetlands is often an emotive issue. …”
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Adaptation Approaches to Sea-Level Rise in Florida by Ondine Wells, Whitney Gray, Paul Monaghan

“… There is consensus among the scientific community that climate change is occurring and will have far-reaching effects on our global ecosystems and human systems. In Florida, adaptation to climate change is occurring in both natural and human systems. …”
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The Florida Plant Diagnostic Network by Aaron J. Palmateer, Carrie L. Harmon, Amanda Hodges, Natalia Peres, Kuang Ren Chung, Pamela D. Roberts, Lyle Buss, William T. Crow, Jiannong Xin, Robert J. McGovern, James W. Kimbrough, Timur M. Momol

“…Momol, describes Florida's network of support for the rapid detection, diagnosis, and decision support for pathogens and other pests affecting Florida's agricultural and natural ecosystems. Provides information on diagnostic services, Distance Diagnostic and Identification System (DDIS), First Detector Training, and other services. …”
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FIRST RECORD OF RED ALGAE POLYSIPHONIA SUBTILISSIMA (MONTAGNE, 1840) (FAMILY: RHODOMELACEAE) COLLECTED FROM KARACHI COAST PAKISTAN (NORTHERN ARABIAN SEA). by Quratulan Ahmed, Qadeer Mohammad Ali, Fikrat. M. Hassan, Ateeqa Baloch, Shumaila Mubarak, Iqra Shaikh

“…P. subtilissima is notable for its broad salinity tolerance and wide distribution across marine and freshwater ecosystems. This research provides an in-depth examination of the internal and external structures of P. subtilissima, contributing to its systematic study and documenting its first recorded occurrence in Pakistani coastal areas, bordering the northern Arabian Sea. …”
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First Comprehensive List of Phlebotomine Sand Fly Species (Diptera: Psychodidae) in a Leishmaniasis Focus (Djelfa, Algeria), Including the First Record of Phlebotomus langeroni Fem... by Fatma Messaoudene, Slimane Boukraa, Said Chaouki Boubidi, Ahlem Guerzou

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Waterhyacinth: Florida’s Worst Floating Weed by Lyn A. Gettys

“…Dense mats formed by this species interfere with human uses of water bodies and disrupt ecosystems by preventing penetration of light and oxygen into the water column. …”
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Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle by Debbie L. Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris M. Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“… Published by the UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant College Program, this manual provides an overview of the coastal ecosystems along the Florida Panhandle and shows how dunes can be restored and enhanced in this region of the Northern Gulf of Mexico. …”
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Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Coyotes by Lauren Watine, William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Raoul Boughton, Alexander Gulde, Angeline Scotten

“… The omnivorous coyote is a relative newcomer to Florida that plays an important role in ecosystems and food webs. Of particular importance and possible benefit may be their potential ability to control populations of pest species such as some rodents. …”
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Cactus Moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by Dale H. Habeck, F. D. Bennett, Christine Miller

“…The spread of this moth raises concerns about harm to rare opuntioid species (prickly pear and related cacti), the endangerment of wild opuntioids in the southwestern United States and Mexico, and the consequent effects on entire desert ecosystems and economic hardship for communities in Mexico that cultivate and sell Opuntia. …”
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