The following is a compilation of my work as an Extension agent in Florida. My specialties are forest resources, habitat management and restoration, and watershed ecology. Please use the "Contact me" tab to contact me with any questions, comments, or for inquiries regarding collaboration or consulting projects. 

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Letter to the Editor:  Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 annually. As Earth Day approaches, many people look for events to participate in and ways to be “environmentally friendly” in celebration. While this surge in interest in environmental outreach is welcome and needed, I urge you to consider celebrating in a way that creates a lasting impact. Consider installing (...)
“An Earth Day Reminder” The Lakeland Ledger 21 April. 2016: Print.
Letter to the Editor:  July is National Lake Appreciation month and there are several ways you can get involved. In Central Florida, lakes are a part of our culture and many residents' livelihoods. This month, if not all year, consider giving thanks for our lakes and contributing to their improvement. There are several ways you can get involved. Know who your elected (...)
“Do Your Part To Help Lakes” The Lakeland Ledger 5 July. 2015: Print.
Letter to the Editor:  National Invasive Species Awareness Week was developed to help slow the spread of invasive species across our landscape. Non-native plants, animals and pathogens can harm humans and the environment and impact our nation's economy. The damage done by invasive plants alone costs the U.S. an estimated $34.7 billion a year. Through NISAW, we hope to elevate the level of awareness regarding invasive exotic species and (...)
“Please Join the National Campaign to Combat Invasive Species in U.S.” The Lakeland Ledger 3 March. 2015: A4. Print.
Letter to the Editor: "A Solution to Air Potatoes" For those of you not familiar, air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) is an exotic invasive vine with large, heart-shaped, shiny leaves. It quickly grows into and over trees, shrubs, fences and anything left in your backyard too long...To reduce the population of air potato in your yard or neighborhood park, collect the potatoes and throw them away. (...)
“A Solution to Air Potatoes” The Lakeland Ledger 30 Jan. 2015: A12. Print.

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On the Radio

Garden Talk Radio, WTIS 1110 AM
Garden Talk is a joint production between WTIS Radio, The Hillsborough County Extension, and The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science. Listenership: 48,000 people per 30-minute program and 700 archive listeners per day. For a complete list of the Hillsborough County Extension office’s calendar of events, classes, workshops and seminars visit their website here: http://hillsborough.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar_old.shtml
  • Lakes Appreciation Month: July 16, 2016 
    Host: Lynn Barber, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County 
    Presenter: Shannon Carnevale, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
  • Coexisting with Bears: August 2016
    Host: Lynn Barber, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County 
    Presenter: Shannon Carnevale, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
Radioactivity with Rob Lorelei, WMNF 88.5
Thirty minute radio interview about snakes in Polk County and advertisement for upcoming snake program.

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