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UF Survey Shows Floridians Support Prescribed Burning, With Misgivings

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As drought-induced wildfires spring up across the state, a University of Florida survey shows most Florida residents recognize the importance of prescribed burning — although they don’t like the smoke and wrongly believe that the fires hurt wildlife.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, May 31, 2000.

Precautions Can Prevent Loss Of Lives, Property During Droughts And Wildfires, UF Specialist Says

GAINESVILLE — Prevention is the key word in fighting another season of droughts and wildfires, and all Floridians should be aware of measures they can take for a safe summer, a University of Florida disaster preparedness expert said.

Filed under Research, Environment on Wednesday, May 31, 2000.

UF Professor: Drought Highlights Value Of Reused Water

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A statewide ban on outdoor burning and water restrictions in some cities may make the drought seem severe, but conditions would be worse if Florida didn’t reclaim and reuse so much water, a University of Florida professor says.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Wednesday, May 24, 2000.

To Combat Poaching In Florida, UF Officials Use Wildlife Forensics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — State game officials are bagging poachers who might once have escaped their reach, thanks to DNA analysis performed at a University of Florida laboratory.

Filed under Research, Environment, Sciences on Tuesday, May 23, 2000.

Direct Marketing Of Veggies Helps Both Consumers And Farmers

GAINESVILLE — Conventional wisdom holds that buying produce at a farmers’ market is better than getting it from the grocery store, and a University of Florida agriculture expert says that’s true — for consumers and growers alike.

Filed under Business, Environment, Florida on Friday, May 19, 2000.

UF “Hurricane House” Promotes Stronger Construction Methods

PENSACOLA — Designed to withstand winds of more than 120 mph, a new University of Florida “hurricane house” will show builders and homeowners how to minimize storm damage and increase survivability along the Gulf Coast.

Filed under Environment, Florida on Friday, May 12, 2000.