IFAS News
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences – University of Florida
Archive for July, 2004
UF/IFAS Dedicates New $3.8 Million Bio-Control Facility At Fort Pierce
July 9, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source(s):
Brian Scully scully@ifas.ufl.edu, 772-468-3922 ext. 112
Ron Cave rdcave@ifas.ufl.edu 772-468-3922 ext. 145
Bill Overholt waoverholt@ifas.ufl.edu 772-468-3922 ext. 143
FORT PIERCE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson and University of Florida President Bernard Machen participated Friday in dedication ceremonies for a new $3.8 million Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory at UF’s Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce.
“This lab will be a vital part of Florida’s future,” said Bronson. “Floridians should recognize the positive impacts that biological control will have on their environment and support the work that will take place in this lab to minimize the need for pesticide use, and reclaim our natural landscapes and agricultural lands from invasive pests and plants.” (more…)
UF Study: Developed Shoreline May Attract, Not Deter, Water Birds
July 1, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Tim LocketteSource(s):
Mark Hostetler MEHostetler@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-846-0568
Mark Kraus 305-371-6399
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Though widely perceived as “unnatural” or harmful to wildlife, lakefront residential developments actually appear to be favored hangouts for many water birds, according to a University of Florida study.
In fact, several species of birds seem to prefer, or even seek out, developed shoreline, at least on urban lakes, said Mark Hostetler, an extension wildlife specialist with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)
