News Archive: Forestry
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
Equipment demo targets woodland owners interested in small-scale harvesting
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 13, 2018
A demonstration of small-scale logging equipment will take place on the Walt Rybka Farm near Morehead from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15.
Tree researchers gather in Lexington to share work in saving native trees
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 27, 2018
The public is invited to hear about the work being done to save and restore iconic native trees to the landscape during a free, public seminar, Forests of the Future, July 11 at the Fayette County Extension office.
UK offers short course on woodland care and management
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 11, 2018
Woodland owners who are wondering how to get the most from their property can benefit from attending one of three University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service short courses tailored to their region.
UK adds new doctorate in forest and natural resources
By
Trey Melcher
Published on Jun. 6, 2018
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new Forestry and Natural Resources degree.its last meeting.
UK extension helps livestock producers deter black vultures
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By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Mar. 14, 2018
Black vultures can be devastating to livestock
UK extension helps livestock producers deter black vultures
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 14, 2018
UK specialists have designed an effigy that hopefully will help farmers keep the troublesome birds away from their livestock.
Stringer named chair of UK Forestry and Natural Resources
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 28, 2018
Jeff Stringer, a longtime UK professor, is the new chair of the Forestry and Natural Resources, subject to board of trustees’ approval.
Registration open for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 21, 2018
This year’s workshop, an annual tri-state event that rotates between Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, will be held at the Oasis Golf Club and Conference Center, Loveland, Ohio March 17.
UK graduate student one of 10 selected by USDA to attend conference
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 1, 2018
Kenton Sena will be heading to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Student Diversity Program.