Vol. 4 Issue 1
Spring 2008
University of Florida
School of Natural Resources and Environment

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Interdisciplinary Approaches Help to Save Turtle Nesting Grounds

SNRE graduate student, Lori Brinn, explores the crossroads of beach management practices and their impact on native Florida loggerhead sea turtles. Read more about how differences in the physical properties of sand between nourished and natural beaches significantly influence sea turtle nesting patterns. More >>


Easy Money: Why UF Faculty Should be Using the Cooperative Ecosystem Unit Network

It's a pipeline for federal funding and "easy money" for those willing to invest time in networking. As the UF representative to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), SNRE ensures that one channel for federal funding in natural resources remains open. Find out how to capitalize on this funding opportunity. More >>



Bioenergy School Fuels Summer for Student Interns

Turning waste from the Krishna lunch into biofuel? Growing crops for biogas? The Bioenergy Summer School internship program explores the concepts of bioenergy and sustainability. Learn about exciting developments in the experiential learning process from the interns themselves as they share their summer experiences in the program. More >>


Ecology of South American Migratory Birds at Caparú Biological Station, Bolivia

Alex Jahn, an SNRE doctoral student, investigates the ecology of migratory birds that travel between Amazonian wintering grounds and south-temperate breeding grounds in South America. See how Jahn, uses genetic markers to determine migration patterns for specific species such as the tropical kingbird, providing valuable information on the spread of avian flu. More >>


Dean's Perspective: A Bright Future for SNRE

A big vision and the right ingredients for success are working to propel SNRE Dean and Director, Dr. Jim Cato's push for national prominence. As we undergo the seven-year Board of Governor's review, see how SNRE is striving to meet the goal of becoming a top-ranked interdisciplinary natural resources and environment program. More >>


Environmental Health in Migrant Worker Housing

SNRE Environmental Science alumni, Erika Barraza shares her experience at the Migrant Farmworker Housing program which protects the health and safety of migrant farmworkers, and helps minimize the transmission of communicable diseases by reducing the number of workers exposed to an unsanitary environment. Her work assures that housing standards are met through inspections and by working with homeowner's to comply with the regulations. More >>


NRLI Explores the Past and Present of Kissimmee River Restoration Efforts

Restoration of Kissimmee River is a contentious land use issue. Read how NRLI Fellows addressed this issue in their first session of 2008 and worked to better understand the various roles and perspectives of the diverse stakeholder groups involved in this conflict. More >>


Stories from the field: Alaskan Summers

SNRE alumna, Leslie Boby, shares her field research experiences when working in the Alaskan boreal forest system. As she investigates a new method of measuring the severity of fire by looking at the adventitious roots of burned spruce trees, her natural surroundings give her an amazing adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. More >>



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