Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Hansen Lab
Led by Gail Hansen · Horticultural Sciences
What we study
The Hansen Lab studies landscape design and performance, focusing on Florida-Friendly landscapes and stormwater ponds. They collect environmental, social, and economic data through research plots and focus groups.
What working here is like
- Fieldwork
- Surveys & interviews
- Plants
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Landscape performance metrics
They assess environmental, social, and economic impacts of Florida-Friendly and traditional landscapes.
Summaries are written by AI in plain language from public symposium abstracts and may be imperfect.
Recent papers, explained
- Self-reported urban forest exposure and high blood pressure: A survey-based study of Florida residents over 45
2026 · Urban forestry & urban greening
- Perceptions and Preferences for Using Native Plants in Residential Landscapes
2026 · Sustainability
Asks residents about their views on using native plants in home gardens.
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- Incentive-based policy for tree protection: A United States national review
2026 · Urban forestry & urban greening
- Assessing the Effects of Root Preparation Methods and Irrigation Strategies for Urban Tree Growth and Establishment
2026 · Sustainability
Compares irrigation methods and root treatments to help urban trees grow better in drought.
- The influence of urban forest on stress levels among adults aged 45 and older: An environmental and socioeconomic analysis in Florida, US
2025 · Trees Forests and People
Checks if urban trees and green spaces help reduce stress in older adults.
Plain-language summaries are AI-written and reviewed by us; check the paper for details.
How to reach out
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