Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Our forests are invaluable New Jersey’s forests are invaluable for the services they provide. These include being a home to valued plants and wildlife, providing recreation opportunities, and supporting ecosystem services like recharging aquifers, improving water quality, and serving as a carbon sink. Recently, a large wildfire in Wharton State Forest has reminded us of […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
CONSENT TO TAKE PART IN A RESEARCH STUDY Title of Study: Rutgers Earth Day Every Day Principal Investigator: Amy Rowe This online consent form is part of an informed consent process for a research study and it will provide information that will help you decide whether you want to take part in the study. It […]
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Introduction White-tailed deer are a native species to our area. Their population was relatively low in the early 20th century, but increased markedly during the last 100 years (NJDEP, 2021). Likely, the lack of large predators like wolves has contributed to the increase in deer densities in New Jersey. However, our changing landscapes also make […]
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Some parts of New Jersey may be see large numbers of adult 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, with their distinctive dark bodies, red eyes, and noisy habits. After 17 years in the soil as immature nymphs, living on the sap of tree roots, the insects emerge from the soil together, find a tree or similar […]
Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
With Valentine’s Day past us, maybe it’s time we rethink our relationship with plastics? Can I Have Your Digits? The United States both produces and uses a lot of plastic products. We often think of single-use plastics like bottles, cups, plastic shopping bags, and drinking straws as being wasteful. Maybe with a modest effort, we […]