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  • Roaring Forward: The Florida Panther’s Path to Conservation Success

    Roaring Forward: The Florida Panther’s Path to Conservation Success

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    Jacob Giambalvo
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      The Florida panther, a majestic and iconic species that wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists have long admired, faces the imminent threat of extinction, leaving a mere 100-180 individuals in the wild. In this article, we will explore why  Florida panther conservation is crucial. We will highlight its unique ecology, the challenges it encounters, and the…

  • Overfishing, Conservation, Sustainability, & Farmed Fish

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          As with many other aspects of government policy, overfishing and other fishing-related environmental issues are a real problem. However, government intervention may not be the most effective solution. Surprisingly, it might be one of the main drivers of overfishing and other conservation and sustainability issues stemming from commercial fishing. Much like drone fishing, this…

  • Orchid Delirium and Conservation

    Orchid Delirium and Conservation

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    Ronald Jones
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    Orchid Delirium and Conservation Orchid Delirium and Conservation. Why are Florida orchids so special? Florida is an incredibly bio-diverse state that is capable of fostering all sorts of life sufficiently. Florida’s original native orchid population has been destroyed through the encroachment of civilization. It’s hard to believe that there was once a time where these now…

  • The Ecology of the Orlando Wetlands

    The Ecology of the Orlando Wetlands

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    Ronald Jones
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    The ecology of Orlando is vast and intertwined in a very fragile manner. Just outside of Orlando, Florida lies 1,650 acres of land dedicated to hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and most importantly advanced water treatment. The regular visitor may be surprised to know the Orlando Wetlands is one aspect of City of Orlando’s elaborate water…

  • Protecting the Peatlands: Congo’s Carbon Time Bomb

    Protecting the Peatlands: Congo’s Carbon Time Bomb

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    Tori Ahearn
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    Protecting the Peatlands: Congo’s Carbon Time Bomb Protecting the Peatlands in Congo: A Carbon Time Bomb. In 2017, a group of researchers discovered the world’s largest tropical peatland hidden in the heart of the Congo Basin (1). This area, named the Cuvette Centrale, hosts the greatest storage of carbon in Africa, with an estimated 30…

  • Protecting Natural Lands in Florida

    Protecting Natural Lands in Florida

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    Kristin Urban
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    Protecting Natural Lands in Florida Protecting Natural Lands in Florida. Econ River Wilderness Area. Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area (Split Oak). Wekiva and Econ Rivers. These are precious natural lands that were discussed during the IDEAS For Us June IDEAS Hive discussion, “Protecting Natural Lands in Florida.” As the panelists continually express, if…

  • Split Oak Forest: The Fight for Conservation

    Split Oak Forest: The Fight for Conservation

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    Trina Ryan
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    Valerie Anderson, a geographical information science analyst, doesn’t have a favorite area of Split Oak Forest so much as a favorite time of year: fall. The season brings scores of purple flowers to the 1,700-acre nature preserve. Garberia, Vanillaleaf, Hairy Chaffhead, Slender Blazing Star. These are just a handful that capture her interest, not only…

  • Conservation Now…There Is No Plan Bee

    Conservation Now…There Is No Plan Bee

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    Shelby Theisen
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    What Is Pollination? Pollination can be understood as a mutually beneficial process3. Simply put, pollinators are animals that transport pollen from one species of flower to the same species of another flower. This transfer of pollen between flowers allows for the reproduction of more flowers, ensuring new plants will soon grow. Not only do flowers benefit from…

  • IDEAS For Us – Orlando

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    IDEAS For Us – Branches Orlando Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us was founded in Orlando at the University of Central Florida (UCF) by Chris Castro and a group of classmates in 2008. After taking a class by famed environmental sociologist, Penelope Canan, students decided to commit to making UCF a greener and more…

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    Laughing Samurai

    Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon…