Tom Palmer
The Ledger
Florida, United States
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Past articles by Tom:
Nature of Things: What will be done to fix environmental mess of last 4 years?
There's a lot for the incoming president to try to clean up after the past four years. → Read More
Nature of Things: New toll road's need and feasibility are still in question
The task force, in its final report, recommended the state slow down and do more studies with an eye on improving the existing road network. → Read More
The Nature of Things: Lakes Appreciation Month good time to clean up
This is Lakes Appreciation Month, an annual recognition sponsored by the North American Lakes Management Society in hopes that the public takes time to → Read More
Nature of Things: Insincerity and hypocrisy in state road planning
The real driver behind Senate President Bill Galvano’s plan for new toll roads in Florida is road-building contracts and real estate commissions. His lip service to long-term planning rings empty. → Read More
Tom Palmer: Creation of Circle B didn't come easy
The creation of a popular ecotourism venue like Circle B Bar Reserve didn't happen overnight and is probably largely unknown and unappreciated by the estimated 300,000 visitors a year. → Read More
Palmer: The rest of the Itchepackesassa Creek story
Attempts to ditch and drain Florida's landscape to turn marshes into dry farmland and to make uninhabitable parts of the state inhabitable have a long, → Read More
Palmer: The rest of the Itchepackesassa Creek story
Attempts to ditch and drain Florida's landscape to turn marshes into dry farmland and to make uninhabitable parts of the state inhabitable have a long, → Read More
Palmer: Hikes planned to get you outside
Now that the elections are over, why not get outdoors to clear your head?There are a number of hiking and paddling events coming up here and elsewhere → Read More
Palmer: Hikes planned to get you outside
Now that the elections are over, why not get outdoors to clear your head?There are a number of hiking and paddling events coming up here and elsewhere → Read More
Palmer: Florida's seasonal changes a sight to behold
It's the middle of autumn in Florida and I've been taking in the sights.Seasonal changes in Florida are gradual and sometimes a bit uneven.One of the most → Read More
Palmer: Florida's seasonal changes a sight to behold
It's the middle of autumn in Florida and I've been taking in the sights.Seasonal changes in Florida are gradual and sometimes a bit uneven.One of the most → Read More
Palmer: Progress being made in saving panthers
When I first started following the plight of the Florida panther decades ago, there wasn't much good news.In the early 1970s, state biologists weren't → Read More
Palmer: Make your votes count for the environment
Don't forget the environment when you vote this year.There are issues at every level of government.In the federal races, you need to support candidates → Read More
Palmer: Make your votes count for the environment
Don't forget the environment when you vote this year.There are issues at every level of government.In the federal races, you need to support candidates → Read More
Palmer: Natural areas along highways full of pollinators
You may have noticed more signs along rural sections of state highways in Polk County denoting wildflower areas.This is the culmination of years of discussions between naturalists and state transportation officials to encourage more natural areas in state highway rights of way.These areas can offer some improvement in the scenery during times of year when various species of wildflowers are… → Read More
Palmer: Natural areas along highways full of pollinators
You may have noticed more signs along rural sections of state highways in Polk County denoting wildflower areas.This is the culmination of years of discussions between naturalists and state transportation officials to encourage more natural areas in state highway rights of way.These areas can offer some improvement in the scenery during times of year when various species of wildflowers are… → Read More
Palmer: Uncertainties exist when predicting sea level rise
French poet Paul Valery expressed his generation's pessimism about the state of things in post-World War I Europe when he remarked that the future isn't → Read More
Palmer: Cooler weather makes trails more inviting
With the arrival of fall, some of you who don't venture into the wild in summer might want to think about where your cooler season outings should take → Read More
Palmer: Cooler weather makes trails more inviting
With the arrival of fall, some of you who don't venture into the wild in summer might want to think about where your cooler season outings should take → Read More
Still work to be done in preserving natural habitats
Florida has accomplished much in the past 30 years in protecting some of our state's remaining natural habitat and wide-open spaces from the onslaught of → Read More