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Forestry industry has considerable economic impact
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Kentucky is the leading producer of hardwood timber in the South and one of the top three producers in the nation. A major contributor to the commonwealth’s economic health, the forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012, according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report.

UK and state partner to restore bottomland hardwoods
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Bottomland hardwood ecosystems are some of Kentucky’s most biologically diverse and productive forests. The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry Extension and the Kentucky Division of Forestry are partnering on an initiative to restore bottomland hardwoods in Western Kentucky.

Tri-state woodlands and wildlife workshop March 23

Forestry and wildlife experts  will offer advice on how to get the most from woodland properties during the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop on March 23.

3rd UK invasive species conference set for April 3

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will present the 3rd Conference on Invasion Biology, Ecology and Management, April 3 at the UK Student Center.

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