The following links cover the October conservation easement acquisition over the Triangle Ranch, added by ARC to the Florida Forever List in 2014 as part of the Myakka Island Conservation Corridor:

Herald-Tribune article:…

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2016 — The Oct. 21 deadline is nearing for Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners to apply for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program…

The National Climate Assessment is an ongoing project of the US Global Change Research Program (US GCRP) to document and summarize the impacts of climate on the United States, both current and future. The 3^rd Climate Assessment was completed in 2014 and included a chapter specifically on issues faced by tribes (Indigenous Peoples, Lands and Resources Chapter,…

From the American Forest Foundation:

Across the 13 Southeastern states, Southern forests are some of the most productive in the world. These forests supply much of the raw material for consumer wood products worldwide, account for more than $230 billion in economic revenue, and support nearly 1.1 million people in rural…

First Call for Papers

Southern Division

American Fisheries…

From the Southeast Florida Climate Compact:

Due to the uncertainty and projected course of Hurricane Matthew at this time, and subsequent emergency planning responsibilities of a large number of our…

An Adaptation Coordinator (OPS Biological Scientist IV) position is currently posted with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Closing date is October 11, 2016. The posting can be seen and applied for at: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-933708&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any 

Position details…

FWS TO PROTECT PLANTS IN IMPERILED ROCKLANDS IN FLORIDA.

Greenwire (9/28, Subscription Publication) reports that the Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that “it’s extending Endangered Species Act protections to four South Florida plant species threatened by development and climate change — a move that could affect two major building projects.”…

Sign up for Wetland Reserve Easements

Application Deadline is November 15

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"Habitat Heroes" handout can be found here. From the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service:…

From the Florida Land Steward Update:

CONGRATUATIONS TO THE REGISTER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, FLORIDA'S OUTSTANDING TREE FARM OF 2016

The Alonzo and Eliza Register Family Partnership, Ltc.…

The COMET Program has announced the publication of the new offering, "Communicating Climate Change Scenarios With Decision Makers” (https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_module.php?id=1283…

From the Florida Center for Environmental Studies:

Suburbia threatens to cover nearly double the amount of land now claimed by neighborhoods and shopping centers, according to the Florida 2070 report. The study calls for allowing more intense development within or near already urbanized areas and also setting aside more…

From the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service:

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2016 –USDA’s…

From the Department of the Interior Climate Science Centers & National Climate Change and Wildlife Science…

Sign up for Wetland Reserve Easements

Application Deadline is November 15

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2016 – Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes can apply for a Wetland Reserve Easement until Nov. 15 for fiscal year 2017 funding.

USDA’s…

UPDATE

September 8, 2016

Opportunities for Public Comment

RESTORE Council Releases draft Comprehensive Plan Update, Invites Public Input.

The Council is updating the Comprehensive Plan which provides guidance to the Council as it makes decisions on funding projects and activities.  The updated plan will take…

A special issue of the George Wright Forum -- the journal of the George Wright Society -- focusing on landscape-scale conservation in North…

From the Florida Land Steward Update and USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service:

USDA NRCS EQIP ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA FARMERS, RANCHERS CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES

Application deadline for financial assistance October 21, 2016

Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until…