News Archive: Forestry
UK forestry department celebrates National Forest Products Week – all year long
Published on Oct. 13, 2016
UK Forestry, which supports the industry through teaching, research and extension, joins in recognizing the individuals and businesses who contribute to wood products industries in Kentucky.
UK research validates, tweaks BMPs for woodlands
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 4, 2016
UK forestry researchers have determined which the best management practices that are most effective in protecting woodland waterways from the effects of logging.
UK Forestry Entomologists To Show Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer
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By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 26, 2016
Public event to show fight against Emerald Ash Borer
UK Forest Health Center shares in $3 million grant
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 16, 2016
A $3 million NSF grant will fund a cyberinfrastructure that will allow scientists to access data concerning forest trees and fruit trees.
Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016
A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.
Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day spotlights Herb Davis Tree Farm
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 8, 2016
The Herb Davis Tree Farm near Liberty in Casey County will be the site of the Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day on Oct. 12.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.
Camp raises awareness for next generation of natural resources leaders
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 14, 2016
High school students gathered in southern Kentucky to explore a future in natural resources—and to have a little fun, get a little dirty and learn a lot.
UK short course teaches owners to care for woodlands
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 25, 2016
Woodland owners can benefit from attending one of three short courses being offered around the state this summer by UK Cooperative Extension Service.