WLRN

Replace-me-not: Native Florida plants struggle to take hold amid invasive species in man-made ecosystems

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...
The Florida Times-Union

Florida's Arbor Day is Jan. 17. Here's a guide to trees to plant in your yard

While National Arbor Day is always in April, many Floridians do not know that Florida’s Arbor Day is the third Friday in January. In 2025 that date is Friday, January 1. This early date is perfect for ...
Badgers Wire

Designed by nature: Discover Brevard's native plant gardens on this self-guided tour

See how Brevard homeowners use native plants to create stunning, eco-friendly yards on this annual self-guided tour, complete ...
WFTV

Casselberry offers free native Florida trees to residents through Adopt-a-Tree Program

CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The City of Casselberry is providing free native trees from Florida to residents through its Adopt-a-Tree Program, with applications accepted until August 31, 2025. This initiative ...
News4Jax

Non-native trees are quietly invading US forests, causing a decline in native trees, UF research finds

Forest and wetlands in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Gainesville. (Yunpeng Liu, UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute) ((Yunpeng Liu, UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute)) ...
WUFT

Replace-me-not: Native Florida plants struggle to take hold amid invasive species in man-made ecosystems

Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...