Environment

UF researcher projects timeline for disappearance of Alachua County’s oak forests

A University of Florida researcher has developed “zero-day” projections estimating how long Alachua County’s oak forests outside protected conservation areas will survive as development continues to encroach on remaining woodland. The analysis highlights the accelerating loss of tree canopy as undeveloped land is converted, raising concerns about the long-term viability of unprotected forest stands in the county.

Sources: WUFT News