Where Dr. Putz and Gene discuss sea level rise, tree bicycles, leaf licking, and how to figure out how old sabal palms (Sabal palmetto) are. Brazilian pepper's (Schinus terebinthifolius) ability to dry soil and increase groundwater salinity is also discussed. This field trip, coordinated by the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, was a Thursday, May 16th field trip of the Florida Native Plant Society's 39th Annual Conference in Crystal River.

Gulf Coast Ecosystems And Sea Level Rise With Jack Putz And Gene Kelly [full]

Dr. Tom Hoctor describes how landscape scale conservation is still possible in Florida and calls everyone in the room to action!

Florida Regional Landscape Conservation Obstacles And Opportunities - Dr. Tom Hoctor Keynote [full]

The Mission of the Florida Native Plant Society is to promote the preservation, conservation, and restoration of the native plants and native plant communities of Florida.