by Lauretano-Haines December | Apr 10, 2015 | Discussion
New species with broad host ranges are becoming more common, attacking many native plant species. As industry experts research the biology of new species and biological predators, feedback is crucial. Tell us about your experience: impacts on the landscape, your...
by Lauretano-Haines December | Jun 26, 2014 | Discussion, Featured
Updates to the Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Stock are in progress! At today’s LIAF Monthly Members meeting, John Conroy of Fish Branch Tree Farm addressed the group regarding updates to palm grading standards. Revisions are moving towards assessing overall...
by William Byrnes | Jan 2, 2014 | Discussion
A State Statute approved in 2012 could lead to the removal, without mitigation, of 1000’s of trees in utility easements throughout Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. State Statute 163.3209 Electric transmission and distribution line right-of-way...
by Lauretano-Haines December | Sep 30, 2013 | Discussion
Operation Cleansweep is a mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to dispose of cancelled, suspended, and unusable pesticides at NO COST for the first 500 lbs. for Farms/Groves, Nurseries, Pest Control Services, Greenhouses, Forestry, Golf...
by Lauretano-Haines December | Mar 23, 2013 | Discussion
On January 1, 2014, anyone commercially applying fertilizer to an urban landscape will be required to have an Urban Fertilizer License. GI-BMP Certificate of Completion is a pre-requisite for this license. Have you earned your GI-BMP certificate?...