Plant Species Identification Signs

This page provides guidance and access to approved temporary signage for identifying plant species in UF conservation areas. Signs help promote environmental awareness while preserving the natural landscape.

PROCEDURES

Temporary signage in the University’s conservation areas (excluding NATL) is only permitted for plant identification on the template provided. If the species you’re looking for is not found in the list below, click here to generate a new sign. 

Please note that nailing into a tree or any other species or infrastructure is prohibited. UF PDC & The Office of Sustainability will supply 10 stakes for temporary signage that may be borrowed by the applicant. Please e-mail the University Planner at r.mandell@ufl.edu for more information.

REQUIREMENTS

• Temporary signage may not exceed 5 days in the conservation area. If the temporary signage will exceed 5 days, notification to the Operations Manager of Events & Permitting will be required.
• If the applicant would like to provide their own stakes to display the signage, stakes may not go more than a foot into the ground and stakes may not exceed 4ft in height.