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Rashid Mehmood

Source-backed notes on native trees, site decisions and the Florida yards where both have to live.

Rashid Mehmood writes Florida Tree Notes, an independent public-interest guide project for people making practical tree choices in Saint Petersburg, Tampa Bay and across Florida.

The work begins with the site: mature canopy space, roots, utilities, drainage, sun, wind and salt exposure. Each article translates public horticultural guidance into field checks and links readers to primary resources from UF/IFAS, the Florida Native Plant Society and local government.

Florida Tree Notes does not provide individualized arboricultural advice. For hazardous trees, major structural concerns or regulated work, readers should consult the appropriate local authority or a qualified professional.

Editorial process

How the work is made.

  1. 01
    Observe the site

    Begin with visible constraints: mature space, light, water, wind, salt, pavement and utilities.

  2. 02
    Check primary guidance

    Use current public resources from UF/IFAS, FNPS, utilities and local government as the factual starting point.

  3. 03
    Translate, with limits visible

    Turn technical guidance into practical field questions without presenting general information as a site-specific diagnosis.

  4. 04
    Review and revise

    Date substantive updates, keep source links visible and correct the guide when authoritative information changes.

Free field tool

Take the method into the yard.

The Florida Yard Tree-Site Field Checklist turns the editorial process into a printable observation worksheet.

Open the checklist

Selected writing by Rashid Mehmood