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Graham Woods on UF's campus, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

Proposed destruction of Graham Woods could unhouse family of campus cats

In February, the UF Lakes, Vegetation and Landscape Committee proposed the destruction of Graham Woods, a 7.5-acre conservation area on campus, suggesting the removal of over 200 invasive trees and more than 900 native ones, including nearly 70 heritage trees.  The plan has raised concerns about deforestation and habitat loss for local wildlife, including a colony of UF’s beloved campus cats. 


Judy Gardner, a tree planting volunteer, digs a hole during an Arbor Day festival at Earl P. Powers Park in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Further Steps: The Youth Civic Liaison Program must go on

After my opinion column was published May 18, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward invited me to discuss the Youth Civic Liaison Program, a proposal aimed at increasing youth participation in local government. During our conversation, he said he supported the idea.



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