Faculty Perspective: X-treme Ecology & Challenges within Land Management
Traditional restoration efforts have focused on ways to re-establish conditions that promote the natural return of the original vegetation or habitat. However, to be successful depends upon the complexity of the actual environment at stake-the ecological dynamics of a degraded ecosystem can be very different from the dynamics of a pristine or less-impacted one, with many alternative states in between... MORE>>
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Cutting through the Smoke
Fire is an ecological necessity in Florida. Its destructive power captures headlines and often has timely consequences. Since June of this year, more than 511,000 acres have burned in areas of Florida and Georgia. Through NATA workshops, land managers train to prepare and solve Florida's most pressing ecological challenges... MORE>>
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Communities Prepare for Florida's Worst
Known for its beautiful landscapes, lush state parks, beaches, rivers and natural springs, Florida is a nature lover's dream. But the Sunshine State also has a darker side. Florida is known for its susceptibility for natural (and man-made) disasters. Tornados, forest fires, drought, and a very possible active hurricane season have put the pressure on emergency responders, policy makers, and community leaders to create and prepare emergency plans to respond to future disasters... MORE>>
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Future Solicitations
Interested in writing for the Source? This fall we would like to hear about your work and experiences. Highlight your interesting summer research project, debate an issue with your faculty advisor, or just send us a comment for what you would like to read about. We'll accept and review all articles, so send us one and we may print it in our upcoming issues... MORE>>
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