scholarly journals Values and Ecosystem Services Provided by Gainesville's Urban Forest in 2016

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (5) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Michael G Andreu ◽  
Caroline A Hament ◽  
David A. Fox ◽  
Robert J. Northrop
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Vegetation Structure ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Ecological Analysis ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
The University

The urban forest is a crucial factor in the well-being of a community because of the aesthetics, health benefits, and cost-savings that it provides. The urban forest is our habitat, and we must manage it in ways that will provide the benefits we need and desire. This 3-page fact sheet written by Michael G. Andreu, Caroline A. Hament, David A. Fox, and Robert J. Northrop and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation describes an urban forest ecological analysis conducted in 2016 in Gainesville, Florida, by the University of Florida in partnership with the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department to quantify the vegetation structure, functions, and values of the urban forest. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr414

scholarly journals Wind and Trees: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Duryea ◽  
Eliana Kampf
Keyword(s):  
Urban Forest ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Full Color ◽  
The University ◽  
Recovery Program ◽  
Hurricane Recovery

FOR-118, a 17-page full-color fact sheet by Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf, is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It reports on the lessons learned from research conducted after 10 hurricanes by scientists at the University of Florida/IFAS, providing many recommendations for homeowners and communities. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2007. FOR118/FR173: Wind and Trees: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Miami-Dade County’s Urban Forests and Their Ecosystem Services

EDIS ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Escobedo ◽  
Joy Klein ◽  
Micah Pace ◽  
Henry Mayer ◽  
Sebastian Varela
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Urban Forests ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Fact Sheet

The urban forest in Miami-Dade County reduces air pollution, controls stormwater, reduces crime, increases real estate values, and improves livability. This 14-page fact sheet can be used by urban foresters, residents, and planners to better understand and maximize the benefits of this important natural resource. Written by Francisco Escobedo, Joy Klein, Micah Pace, Henry Mayer, and Sebastian Varela, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2011. (UF/IFAS Photo by Eric Zamora) http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr347   

Socioeconomic patient benefits of a pediatric neurosurgery telemedicine clinic

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey Hayward ◽  
Sabrina H. Han ◽  
Alexander Simko ◽  
Hector E. James ◽  
Philipp R. Aldana
Keyword(s):  
Travel Time ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Pediatric Neurosurgery ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Remote Location ◽  
Socioeconomic Data ◽  
The University ◽  
Time Away

OBJECTIVEThe objective of this study was to examine the socioeconomic benefits to the patients and families attending a regional pediatric neurosurgery telemedicine clinic (PNTMC).METHODSA PNTMC was organized by the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery of the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville based at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and by the Children’s Medical Services (CMS) to service the Southeast Georgia Health District. Monthly clinics are held with the CMS nursing personnel at the remote location. A retrospective review of the clinic population was performed, socioeconomic data were extracted, and cost savings were calculated.RESULTSClinic visits from August 2011 through January 2017 were reviewed. Fifty-five patients were seen in a total of 268 initial and follow-up PNTMC appointments. The average round-trip distance for a family from home to the University of Florida Pediatric Neurosurgery (Jacksonville) clinic location versus the PNTMC remote location was 190 versus 56 miles, respectively. The families saved an average of 2.5 hours of travel time and 134 miles of travel distance per visit. The average transportation cost savings for all visits per family and for all families was $180 and $9711, respectively. The average lost work cost savings for all visits per family and for all families was $43 and $2337, respectively. The combined transportation and work cost savings for all visits totaled $223 per family and $12,048 for all families. Average savings of $0.68/mile and $48.50/visit in utilizing the PNTMC were calculated.CONCLUSIONSManaging pediatric neurosurgery patients and their families via telemedicine is feasible and saves families substantial travel time, travel cost, and time away from work.

scholarly journals University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: Atlantic

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2016 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa ◽  
Christian T, Christensen ◽  
Lincoln Zotarelli
Keyword(s):  
Potato Variety ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Season Length ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Variety Trials ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Chipping Potato ◽  
White Mutant ◽  
The University

This article introduces the potato variety, ‘Atlantic’, which was tested in trials at the University of Florida.’Atlantic’ is a white-skinned, chipping potato commonly cultivated in Florida and resealed as a white mutant of the USDA breeding program. This three-page fact sheet provides the general characteristics, season length and growth information, fertilization and planting instructions, as well as disease information for the potato variety, ‘Atlantic’. Written by Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, and Lincoln Zotarelli, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1278

scholarly journals City of Tampa Urban Ecological Analysis

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Andreu ◽  
Melissa H. Friedman ◽  
Shawn M. Landry ◽  
Robert J. Northrop
Keyword(s):  
Urban Forest ◽  
Ecological Assessment ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Ecological Analysis ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
The City

FOR-203, a 2-page executive summary by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Shawn M. Landry, and Robert J. Northrop, summarizes a report of an ecological assessment of the city of Tampa’s urban forest resources. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2008. FOR203/FR265: City of Tampa Urban Ecological Analysis (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Lettuce Cultivars Suitable for Use in Southern Florida

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huangjun Lu
Keyword(s):  
Organic Soil ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Organic Soils ◽  
Vegetable Crop ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Variety Trials ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Everglades Agricultural Area ◽  
Southern Florida ◽  
The University

Lettuce is an economically important winter vegetable crop in Florida, with approximately 11,000 acres in production and a farm gate value of $40–$50 million annually. Florida lettuce production occurs mainly in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). In recent years, research scientists at the University of Florida conducted variety trials that included the major cultivars of romaine and iceberg types. These trials were conducted on organic soil in the Everglades Agricultural Area and the IFAS-recommended practice was followed. This 3-page fact sheet describes lettuce cultivars suitable for production on organic soils in the EAA of southern Florida. Written by Huangjun Lu, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1225

scholarly journals Selecting Southeastern Coastal Plain Tree Species for Wind Resistance

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Duryea ◽  
Eliana Kampf
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Wind Resistance ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Full Color ◽  
Southeastern Coastal Plain ◽  
Recovery Program ◽  
Relative Wind

FOR-119, a 13-page full color fact sheet by Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf, is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It presents the research and methodology that lead to lists of relative wind resistance for coastal plain tree species. Includes recommendations for selecting and establishing trees for a healthier and more wind-resistant urban forest. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2007. FOR119/FR174: Selecting Coastal Plain Species for Wind Resistance (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals The Structure and Composition of Gainesville's Urban Forest in 2016

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Andreu ◽  
Caroline A. Hament ◽  
David A. Fox ◽  
Robert J. Northrop
Keyword(s):  
Urban Forest ◽  
Forest Type ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Urban Trees ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
The City

Trees in cities were formerly thought of merely as a collection of individuals found along streets and incorporated into landscaping. However, urban trees are now viewed as being part of a unique forest type, and understanding the urban forest’s structure and composition is an important first step towards managing it. This 4-page fact sheet written by Michael G. Andreu, Caroline A. Hament, David A. Fox, and Robert J. Northrop and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation aims to provide a broader understanding of the urban forest in the city of Gainesville, Florida. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr413

scholarly journals Selecting Tropical and Subtropical Tree Species for Wind Resistance

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Duryea ◽  
Eliana Kampf
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Wind Resistance ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Full Color ◽  
Recovery Program ◽  
Subtropical Species ◽  
Relative Wind ◽  
Hurricane Recovery

FOR-120, a 13-page full color fact sheet by Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf, is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It presents the research and methodology that lead to lists of relative wind resistance for tropical and subtropical tree species. Includes recommendations for selecting and establishing tropical and subtropical species for a healthier and more wind-resistant urban forest. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2007. FOR120/FR175: Selecting Tropical and Subtropical Tree Species for Wind Resistance (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Executive Summary of Gainesville's Urban Forests in 2016

EDIS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (4) ◽  
pp. 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael G. Andreu ◽  
Caroline A. Hament ◽  
David A. Fox ◽  
Robert J. Northrop
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Environmental Regulations ◽  
Ecological Assessment ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Forest Policies ◽  
Ecological Values ◽  
The City

This 2-page fact sheet written by Michael G. Andreu, Caroline A. Hament, David A. Fox, and Robert J. Northrop and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation describes a 2016 ecological assessment of the urban forest in the city of Gainesville, FL. It provides a detailed look into some of the economic and ecological values of the forest to enhance understanding and improve urban forest policies, planning, and management, as well as to provide empirical data for the inclusion of trees within environmental regulations. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr417

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