About this Event
Class and Demonstration
Chinese tallow is an invasive tree of concern in Nassau County, Florida. It causes reduced productivity of natural ecosystems, including forestry. This class will help land managers and agricultural producers learn about the negative effects of Chinese tallow tree, and how it should be treated and managed according to UF/IFAS recommendations and label of an appropriate pesticide.
FDACS CEU's
Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences will grant anyone who takes this course 1.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) in the following pest control categories:
- Ornamental and Turf Pest Control
- Private Applicator Agriculture
- Right-Of-Way Pest Control
- Agricultural Row Crop Pest Control
- Forest Pest Control
- Limited Lawn and Ornamental
- Natural Areas W**d Management
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Introductions
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Biology and Management of Chinese tallow tree
Info: We will cover the basics of Chinese tallow tree and teach you how to manage it.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Drive to Farm to treat Chinese tallow tree
Info: 10 minutes from the Extension office, a farmer volunteered to let us "hack and squirt" one of his Chinese tallow trees. You will see a demonstration of this technique.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, 543350 U.S. Route 1, Callahan, United States
USD 0.00
