Research/Outreach Focus

A team of multi-disciplinary researchers/extension specialists in cooperation with stakeholders and partners will conduct basic and applied research on high priority issues. Specific research priorities are evaluated annually from the following focus issues.

• Restoring Florida forest ecosystems
• Evaluating water quality and quantity
• Valuing forest ecosystems
• Assessing visitors & recreation management strategies
• Promoting biodiversity, wildlife and fish populations
• Controlling invasive, exotic species
• Cost effective conservation planning through public-private ventures
• Exploring innovative market opportunities
• Understanding and using prescribed fire
• Enhancing threatened and endangered species

New and existing knowledge of these issues will be disseminated by:

• Hosting workshops, seminars and presenting at conferences
• Educating the public on forest ecosystem research through the Florida Cooperative Extension Service
• Developing practical applications for cooperative members and industrial and family forest landowners
• Serving as a clearing house for new information
• Enhancing communication among stakeholders
• Facilitating access to technical expertise and information