Florida Ranchlands
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Florida Ranchlands
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Author : Sebastian Hilpl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Florida Ranchlands written by Sebastian Hilpl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.
Florida ranches are complex systems operated within thin economic margins. Hardships often result in putting ranching operations out of business, and the ranch land being sold to development (Main, 2004). The economic, cultural, and environmental value Florida ranches offer benefits all of Florida’s citizens (Main, 2004). Population growth in Florida has resulted in increasing real estate values, making profitable ranch operations more difficult. Developers offers to purchase land become more appealing to ranch families as making a profit off the land becomes more difficult (Main, 2004). Nonetheless, ranching families have had this lifestyle instilled in them for generations, and many hope to pass on the lifestyle and land to future generations in lieu of selling out to developers (Gewin, 2020). One means of saving family land is for Florida ranchers to diversify sources of income in hopes of sustaining the ranch operation and lifestyle. The economic, cultural, and environmental value Florida ranches offer benefits all of Florida’s citizens, and avoiding the ecological degradation and cultural loss experienced when cattle ranches are lost to development enhances life throughout the state (Main, 2004). Federal, state, and local incentives, cost share, and easement programs are available to ranchers in return for the ecosystem services provided (The Florida Conservation Group, 2021). The implementation of these programs has the potential to attract and foster habitat for dozens of fish and wildlife species, improve and maintain the aesthetic value of the ranch landscape, aid in mitigating many water management issues plaguing the state, and make a lasting impact across regional landscapes and the entire state (Gewin, 2020). The process for enrollment in these conservation programs is often competitive and time consuming, making it difficult for landowners to navigate the various funding opportunities (The Florida Conservation Group, 2021). Ranchers need a guiding voice to navigate policy and funding opportunities and its application to the individualized ranch landscape. Design and management implications resulting from these programs need to be further explored so that both the rancher and environment benefit (Boughton et al, 2019). Further, how these programs translate to site scale design and benefits to the environment and rancher have been under-explored and under-documented. How can landscape architects be involved and become leaders in innovative strategies for the continued operation of working Florida cattle ranches? To address this question, I will focus on the ranch site scale, explore what these interventions look like on site, how a landscape architect’s diverse skill sets and knowledge can contribute to these projects, and examine the inherent benefits they provide toward creating an economically and environmentally sustainable ranch operation. It is my belief that Landscape Architects possess the skillset, knowledge, and thought process to identify interventions on ranch operations which may not have been identified by other disciplines or stakeholders currently involved. Identified interventions can be funded through the leveraging of public funding and payment for ecosystem services, to help plan for Florida’s ranching future. Through coordinating cross disciplinary collaborations on ranch projects and illustrating a long-term vision for ranch lands, landscape architects can maximize their potential in terms of both ranch operation profitability and ecosystem services provided by the landscape. I will begin with a literature review briefly recounting Florida’s history of cattle ranching, then explain the fundamentals of cattle ranching in the state and highlight the ecosystem services provided by ranches in Florida. I will then introduce readers to federal, state, and local programs available to ranchers to sustain their ranch operations both economically and ecologically. I will highlight landscape architects’ historic involvement in similar projects and perform case studies from relevant projects where lessons learned can inform design and management decisions on Florida ranches. This information will be used to inform a mock design, management, and planning proposal applied to an example Florida ranch. A discussion section will reflect on the lessons learned and future steps for furthering the landscape architect’s role in the design, management, and conservation of Florida’s ranchlands.
Florida In The Popular Imagination
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Author : Steve Glassman
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2009-05-20
Florida In The Popular Imagination written by Steve Glassman and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-20 with History categories.
"Critical discussion of popular culture in Florida, which began drawing winter visitors before the Civil War (now boasts a hundred million+ visitors annually). These essays explore many facets of Florida's culture: Mickey; Shamu; early tourist sites; Key West and its favorite son Ernest Hemingway; and an overview of several iconic Florida institutions (Daytona 500, Spring Break)"--Provided by publisher.
Land Of Sunshine State Of Dreams
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Author : Gary R Mormino
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2008-09-01
Land Of Sunshine State Of Dreams written by Gary R Mormino and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-01 with History categories.
Florida is a story of astonishing growth, a state swelling from 500,000 residents at the outset of the 20th century to some 16 million at the end. As recently as mid-century, on the eve of Pearl Harbor, Florida was the smallest state in the South. At the dawn of the millennium, it is the fourth largest in the country, a megastate that was among those introducing new words into the American vernacular: space coast, climate control, growth management, retirement community, theme park, edge cities, shopping mall, boomburbs, beach renourishment, Interstate, and Internet. Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams attempts to understand the firestorm of change that erupted into modern Florida by examining the great social, cultural, and economic forces driving its transformation. Gary Mormino ranges far and wide across the landscape and boundaries of a place that is at once America's southernmost state and the northernmost outpost of the Caribbean. From the capital, Tallahassee--a day's walk from the Georgia border--to Miami--a city distant but tantalizingly close to Cuba and Haiti--Mormino traces the themes of Florida's transformation: the echoes of old Dixie and a vanishing Florida; land booms and tourist empires; revolutions in agriculture, technology, and demographics; the seductions of the beach and the dynamics of a graying population; and the enduring but changing meanings of a dreamstate. Beneath the iconography of popular culture is revealed a complex and complicated social framework that reflects a dizzying passage from New Spain to Old South, New South to Sunbelt.
The Law And Ecology Of Pesticides And Pest Management
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Author : Mary Jane Angelo
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-03
The Law And Ecology Of Pesticides And Pest Management written by Mary Jane Angelo and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-03 with Law categories.
Although concerns over the ecological impacts of pesticides gave rise to the environmental movement of the late 1960s and 1970s, since that time, pesticide use and its effects have been largely ignored by the law and by legal scholars. This book addresses this omission by providing a unique and serious treatment of the significance of pesticide issues in environmental law and takes an ecological perspective on the legal issues. Dealing with a wide range of questions relating to pests and pesticides, the book focuses primarily on agricultural pesticide use as the largest contaminator in the US. It also examines the legacy of past pesticide use and analyzes how recent developments in ecological science can inform the law and increase our understanding of ecology. Interdisciplinary in its approach, the book will be of interest to academics, lawyers, scientists and environmental and agricultural professionals.
Kennedy Space Center Operations
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Kennedy Space Center Operations written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
10th Anniversary Of Water
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Author : Arjen Y. Hoekstra†
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2020-07-03
10th Anniversary Of Water written by Arjen Y. Hoekstra† and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-03 with Science categories.
First issued in 2009, Water is celebrating our 10th anniversary this year. Thanks to all the dedicated researchers, reviewers, and editors, Water has become a popular outlet for cutting-edge research in the broad field of water science, technology, management, and governance. The open access format has proven to be attractive, and authors highly value the quick handling of papers, higher visibility and citations, as well as free and unlimited access to the new papers. After 10 years, Water has become an established journal in the field. This Special Issue is set up to mark the 10th anniversary of Water. It is devoted to the publication of comprehensive reviews encompassing the most significant developments in the realm of water sciences in the last decade.
Florida S Paved Bike Trails
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Author : Jeff Kunerth
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2023-05-02
Florida S Paved Bike Trails written by Jeff Kunerth and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Since the release of the first edition of Florida’s Paved Bike Trails, the Sunshine State has added more than 200 miles of multiuse asphalt and concrete paths. This updated edition of the best-selling guide to bicycling in Florida adds twenty-three new trails to an already impressive roster, offering cyclists—as well as rollerbladers, joggers, and walkers—vital details on over sixty trails across Florida. From where to find parking, water, restrooms, and benches, to how to reach nearby beaches, restaurants, museums, and other attractions, the authors expertly guide readers through Florida’s beautiful terrain.
Sustainable Agroecosystem Management
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Author : Patrick J. Bohlen
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2009-03-24
Sustainable Agroecosystem Management written by Patrick J. Bohlen and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-24 with Nature categories.
Emphasizes Centrality of the Ecosystem PerspectiveSustainable management of agroecosystems in the 21st century faces unprecedented challenges. Protecting the environment while feeding a burgeoning population that could reach nine billion by mid-century, preserving the world's biodiversity, and sustaining agriculture in an increasingly urban world i
Married To The Mouse
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Author : Richard E. Foglesong
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Married To The Mouse written by Richard E. Foglesong and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Travel categories.
Joined together in an extraordinarily close relationship, Walt Disney World and Orlando, Florida, have become the world's most popular tourist destination. This intriguing book traces the history of the ups and downs of this "marriage" and tells the inside story of Disney's use and abuse of unparalleled governmental powers. 23 illustrations.
Progress Toward Restoring The Everglades
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2009-01-29
Progress Toward Restoring The Everglades written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-29 with Science categories.
This book is the second biennial evaluation of progress being made in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a multibillion-dollar effort to restore historical water flows to the Everglades and return the ecosystem closer to its natural state. Launched in 2000 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, CERP is a multiorganization planning process that includes approximately 50 major projects to be completed over the next several decades. Progress Toward Restoring the Everglades: The Second Biennial Review 2008 concludes that budgeting, planning, and procedural matters are hindering a federal and state effort to restore the Florida Everglades ecosystem, which is making only scant progress toward achieving its goals. Good science has been developed to support restoration efforts, but future progress is likely to be limited by the availability of funding and current authorization mechanisms. Despite the accomplishments that lay the foundation for CERP construction, no CERP projects have been completed to date. To begin reversing decades of decline, managers should address complex planning issues and move forward with projects that have the most potential to restore the natural ecosystem.