Habitat and Wildlife Friendly Links

Florida Wildlife Extension

The Florida Wildlife Extension part of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. Wildlife Extension specialists in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation serve, advise, and develop educational programs for Florida citizens in conjunction with county extension agents and other state, county, and local organizations interested in wildlife issues.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping

You don't have to be an expert gardener or landscaper to create a Florida-friendly yard. All it takes is a willingness to learn and a desire to build a beautiful yard that helps protect Florida's environment. FloridaYards.org is a project of the Florida Springs Initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and is presented by the following agencies and organizations.

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (IFAS)

The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program was developed to address serious problems of pollution and disappearing habitats by enlisting homeowners in the battle to save our natural environment. Florida Yards & Neighborhoods can help you transform your yard into a beautiful oasis that will not only conserve precious water resources and reduce pollution, but will also help you save time, energy and money.

Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society

The Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society (FCTWS) is an organization of wildlife professionals dedicated to sustainable management of wildlife resources and their habitats in Florida.

Florida Native Plant Society

Promoting the preservation and use of native plants in the landscape, FNPS is a membership organization that provides field trips, scientific information, an annual conference, and guidance regarding Florida native plants.

FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING - COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Prepared for Florida Yards & Neighborhoods University of Florida November 2006 Prepared by Conservation Clinic at the University of Florida Levin College of Law