News Archive: Forestry
Register now for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 4, 2021
This year’s event will be held virtually on March 27. Forestry and wildlife experts will provide educational sessions designed to help woodland owners get the most out of their property.
UK forestry extension offers resources for woodland winter storm damage
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 2, 2021
The recent winter storm caused damage to woodlands across the state, varying in intensity depending on the region.
Wood named leader of UK Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 29, 2021
Craig Wood will assume the position Feb. 1.
Conference delves into Kentucky’s forest health
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 28, 2021
Invasive insects and plants pose a serious threat to the health of Kentucky’s 12.4 million acres of forests. The 2nd annual Forest Health Conference, presented by the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, will examine this problem Feb. 5.
2nd annual Maple Syrup Day flows with family fun
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 26, 2021
Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their farms and sugarhouses to the public Feb. 6, during the peak of the maple sugaring season.
Take action in woodland management with Woodland Stewards webinar series
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 22, 2021
This year, the focus of the regional woodland webinar series is on encouraging landowners to take action in managing their woodlands.
Despite COVID-19, Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady to 2019 levels
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 4, 2020
UK agricultural economists project farm receipts will equal 2019 and net income will likely be up.
UK releases list of deer processors
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 23, 2020
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is providing a list of Kentucky processors that are accepting deer.
Researchers ask public for help finding lingering ash
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 19, 2020
UK Forestry and Natural Resources is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Forestry to find as many surviving ash trees as possible in an effort to save the species.
UK researchers launch a $2 million project to study sulfur variability in biofuel feedstocks
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 6, 2020
Researchers hope to have actionable results within three years.