Urbanized Systems
Our Extension programming related to urban systems aims to promote the responsible and sustainable management of these systems. To this end we conduct research and outreach related to urban agriculture and food production; urban ecosystem services; urban forestry; landscaping to enhance native biodiversity and other ecological benefits; invasive species management; climate resilience in urban communities; and more. We work with and design resources for land developers, landscape architects and designers, HOAs, homeowners, municipalities, urban farmers, food banks, new migrants, people living in flood-prone areas, and many other stakeholders.
Programs and Resources
- Residential Landscape Ecology Lab
- UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency
- Urban Forestry Extension Council
- UF/IFAS Invasive Species Council
- Florida Invasive Species Survey Group
Extension Contacts
| Name | Expertise | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Andreu | Urban Forestry; Fire; Bioenergy; Climate Change; Forest Stewardship; Tropical Forestry | mandreu@ufl.edu | (352) 846-0355 | Gainesville, FL |
| Anna Braswell | Coastal Watersheds and Ecosystems | a.braswell@ufl.edu | Gainesville, FL | |
| Mysha Clarke | Human Dimensions of Natural Resources; Urban Gardens; Urban Forestry | mysha.clarke@ufl.edu | Gainesville, FL | |
| Basil Iannone | Land development, spatial analysis, invasives, restoration | Biannone@ufl.edu | (352) 294-7499 | Gainesville, FL |
| Jiangxiao Qiu | Ecosystem services; Sustainable urbanization; Coastal Resilience | qiuj@ufl.edu | (954) 577-6337 | Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center; Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Taylor Stein | Ecotourism; CFEOR; Nature-based Recreation; Park Planning; Off-Road Vehicles; Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management | tstein@ufl.edu | (352) 846-0860 | Gainesville, FL |