Research/Outreach Focus
A team of multi-disciplinary researchers/extension specialists in cooperation with stakeholders and partners will conduct basic and applied research on the following issues and develop applications to further the health and sustainability of forest ecosystems:
- 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 knowledege of these issues will be disseminated by:
- Presenting conferences, workshops, and seminars
- Educating the public on forest ecosystem research through the Florida Cooperative Extension Service
- Developing pratical 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