Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco L.) Identification and Uses by Stephen Henry Brown, Marc S. Frank

“… Cocoplum is one of two native Florida plants in the Chrysobalanaceae family, and is found in a variety of habitats. This 9-page document discusses the identification and uses of cocoplum. …”
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Brazilian Peppertree Control by Kenneth T. Gioeli, Stephen F. Enloe, Carey Minteer, Kenneth Langeland

“…This fact sheet provides readers with the Brazilian peppertree history in Florida, habitats where found, identification, biology and control recommendations.  …”
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Common Purslane Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits by Andrew W. MacRae

“…MacRae, describes this drought resistant annual with succulent leaves found in most habitats in Florida — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. …”
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Alien species of Ipomoea in Greece, Türkiye and Iran: distribution, impacts and management by Sima Sohrabi, Ayşe Yazlık, Ioannis Bazos, Javid Gherekhloo, Vaya Kati, Yasin Emre Kitiş, Margarita Arianoutsou, Alessandra Kortz, Petr Pyšek

“…The management of Ipomoea species differs according to the habitats invaded; in agricultural areas, the management is more dependent on the host crop and the available registered herbicides, whereas in areas with natural habitats, other management options such as mechanical and biological measures are more appropriate. …”
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Conservation of Bats in Florida by Holly K. Ober, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…It provides facts about bats and their habitats and how individuals can promote bat conservation. …”
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Carolina Satyr Hermeuptychia sosybius (Fabricius, 1793) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae: Satyrini: Euptychiina) by Denise Tan, Andrea Lucky

“…It details the butterfly’s distribution across the southeastern United States, its preferred habitats, and its life cycle stages from egg to adult. …”
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Ceraunus Blue Butterfly, Hemiargus ceraunus (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) by Jaret C. Daniels

“…It describes this Neotropical butterfly common in open sunny habitats in the southern U.S. — its distribution, description, life cycle and hosts. …”
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Yucca Giant-Skipper Butterfly, Megathymus yuccae (Boisduval & Leconte) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) by Jaret C. Daniels

“…It describes this large and robust-bodied butterfly found in habitats supporting yucca — distribution, description, life cycle, and hosts. …”
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"Black Snakes": Identification and Ecology by Steve A. Johnson, Monica E. McGarrity

“…McGarrity, describes several species of black-colored snakes found in the southeastern U.S., the habitats they occur in and some identifying features. …”
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Analysis of Forest Cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve (RTL-DRC) by Sylvestre Frey, André Musas A Musas, Nestor Anzola Kibamba, Sebastien Kidushi Mboma, Tege Simboni Simboni, Djonive Munene Asidi

“…These dynamics lead to a critical loss of biodiversity, affecting critical habitats and compromising the livelihoods of local communities. …”
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The Florida Pinesnake: Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus by Gabriel J. Miller, Steve A. Johnson, Lora L. Smith

“…Smith, describes this large, handsome, heavy-bodied snake with dark brown or rust-colored blotches on a light cream to tan background — similar species, distribution and habitats, behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation. …”
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Drone fly, rat-tailed maggot Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Syrphidae) by Margaret Pfiester, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…It describes this hover fly that mimics the European honey bee and is adapted to living in polluted habitats — its distribution, description, life cycle, economic importance, and management. …”
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Wasp Parasitoid Doryctobracon areolatus (Szépligeti) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Braconidae) by Charles Stuhl, John Sivinski

“…Doryctobracon areolatus was introduced into Florida and the Dominican Republic for control of the Caribbean fruit fly and the West Indian fruit fly. In its native habitats, parasitism of fruit flies in certain fruit can reach more than 80%. …”
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Quercus chapmanii, Chapman Oak by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this native oak, naturally found in the dry, xeric habitats of sandy ridges and coastal dunes throughout most of Florida and coastal Alabama, Georgia, and the southern portion of South Carolina — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Streamlining Resiliency: Regulatory Considerations in Permitting Small Scale Living Shorelines by Thomas T. Ankersen, Alexandra Barshel, Valerie Chesnut

“… Living shorelines offer a valuable and environmentally friendly means of stabilizing shorelines while restoring and enhancing estuarine habitats. Because living shorelines are considered environmentally beneficial, several agencies have coordinated efforts to reduce the regulatory burden required to construct them. …”
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Establishment of Food Plots for White-tailed Deer in Central and South Florida by Emma V. Willcox, Brandon J. Schad, William M. Giuliano, James F. Selph

“…Selph, describes how and why to add food plots to habitats being managed for white-tailed deer. It discusses considerations for location, size, shape and distribution; what to plant; how to plant, fertilize, and lime the plot; and economic considerations. …”
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Stable Fly (Dog Fly) Control by Phillip E. Kaufman, Emma N. I. Weeks

“…Filth flies, including stable flies, exploit habitats and food sources created by human activities, such as farming. …”
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Metabarcoding the night sky: Monitoring landscape-scale insect diversity through bat diet by Cynthia Tobisch, Svenja Dege, Bernd Panassiti, Julian Treffler, Christoph Moning

“…Widespread declines of terrestrial insects are reported across habitats and are associated with drivers at the landscape scale. …”
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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

“… Florida is home to more nonnative species of reptiles and amphibians than anywhere else in the world because of its subtropical climate, large areas of disturbed habitats, and thriving trade in exotic pets. 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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Cost Share Programs for Florida's Agricultural Producers and Landowners by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, Alyssa Dodd

“… SL-264, a 4-page fact sheet by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Hines, and Alyssa Dodd, describes several conservation programs included in the 2008 Farm Bill — the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), Wildlife Habitats Incentive Program (WHIP), and the Conservation Security Program (CRP) — which may be of high interest to farmers, ranchers, land owners, agricultural consultants, local decision-makers and extension agents. …”
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