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A male biologist in a Florida Park Service uniform stands proudly by a body of water.

Florida Park Service biologists have a fascinating and challenging job.

They’re responsible for studying and protecting imperiled species, vast tracts of wildland, and the dynamic interface between natural and urban areas.

You can read about how staff are working to protect sea turtle nests on beaches, promote biodiversity with prescribed fire and create sanctuaries for the Florida scrub-jay.

Check out the rest of our series “Biologists Tell the Story” to learn what park biologists are doing to protect the Real Florida.

New Biology Stories

A group of people use colorful inflated tubes to float down the Ichetucknee River.
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When the Masses Meet the Grasses

What happens when A LOT of people want to tube the Ichetucknee River? It’s a delicate balance between protecting the resource and encouraging visitors to experience it. Join Park Biologist Sam Cole in this edition of the Biologists Tell the Story as he explains the science behind the balancing act.
Burnt cutthroat grass can be seen low to the ground with tall pine trees in this distance.
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Using Fire to Manage Natural Landscapes

Many of Florida's natural landscapes depend upon fire to develop and maintain healthy ecosystems and reduce the risks of wildfire. Join Environmental Specialist Matthew Hodge in this edition of the Biologists Tell the Story as he describes planning for a prescribed fire and measuring the success of this tool.
Three juvenile Florida scrub-jays perch in a sand live oak tree.
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Managing Florida Scrub-Jay Habitat

If you build it, they will come. That’s what Biologist Laurie Dolan found with a population of Florida scrub-jays along the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. With Florida Park Service management of a 446-acre parcel of land, the population has grown from 25 birds in 2008 to more than 100 birds in 2019.

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Florida State Parks are Open for the Holidays

Florida State Parks are a great place to celebrate the holiday season. From visits with Santa to holiday hikes and spectacular light displays, many parks are hosting special holiday events throughout the month of December. Most of Florida’s state parks and trails will be open 8 a.m. to sunset on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
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2020 Florida Conservation Corps Team

Forty-three people have completed a year-long service at various posts around Florida. Their dedication, passion, struggles and accomplishments were recognized on Dec. 15, 2020.
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March is Florida Biking Month

March is Florida Biking Month, when many of us are looking for an opportunity for outdoors exercise. Research has shown that exercising outdoors has extra benefits. Besides enjoying Florida’s famous sunshine, cycling is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family.