The Florida Forest Service is inviting educators statewide to apply for an exciting opportunity this summer...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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2/7/22
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Many people may recognize Arbor Day on a National scale to be celebrated on the last Friday in April, however...
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By Calin Ionita
Florida Forest Service | 1/13/22 |
This year from Oct. 31 through Nov. 6, the Florida Forest Service along with the Florida Forestry Association are celebrating a week...
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By Calin Ionita, Forester
Florida Forest Service | 11/2/21 |
We all know that October is the month of spooky costumes, haunted houses, tons of candy and telling ghost stories around the campfire but did you know...
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By Calin Ionita
Florida Forest Service | 10/6/21 |
Totaling nearly 20,000 Acres, land parcels will preserve key links in the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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9/23/21
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When we plant the same trees over and over again, we create urban forests that are vulnerable to being wiped out by ...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 8/5/21 |
Agricultural landowners may receive financial and technical assistance to improve soil, water, air, plants, animals, and related resources.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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7/23/21
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Sugar cane field burns only account for about 20% of the state’s prescribed fires each year, …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/21 |
Florida historically had a cycle of drought, fire and flood. Wildfires are common in the dry season in Florida, especially in areas with a lot of open brush or trees. Fires may be sparked by …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/21 |
Okeechobee District urges residents and visitors to refrain from outdoor burning...
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By Miguel Nevarez
Florida Forest Service | 5/25/21 |