News Archive: Environment
UK celebrates 50 years of continuous no-till research plots
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Dec. 10, 2019
The site is one of only a handful in the nation dedicated to long-term no-till research.
Cash in on a design competition
Published on Nov. 11, 2019
Students have the chance to win up to $500 in a student logo design competition which runs through Jan. 26.
Renowned guitar company donates kiln to UK Wood Utilization Center
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 25, 2019
C. F. Martin Co. Inc., maker of world-renowned Martin Guitars, has donated a kiln to University of Kentucky’s Wood Utilization Center in Quicksand.
UK Student Center coffee tables preserve heritage of site
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 21, 2019
Manufactured by the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, the tables are an example of Appalachian artistry and craftsmanship.
Think before striking that match; fall forest fire season is here
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 15, 2019
Folks should be cautious and aware of how their activities could spark a disaster.
Tree Week: a week of tree-centric activities for all
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 30, 2019
Vincelli receives prestigious Jefferson Science Fellowship
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 6, 2019
Vincelli will advise the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of Local Sustainability on scientific matters.
UK stream restoration project to improve water quality, provide outdoor classroom for students
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 19, 2019
A newly built bioswale on Alumni Drive is the first phase of a stream restoration project on the UK campus that will provide an outdoor classroom for students.
UK turns food waste into useable material
By
Meg Mills
Published on Jun. 28, 2019
The college is able to leverage existing facilities and equipment and its composting expertise to divert valuable, nutrient rich food waste from the landfill and return it to the land as a soil amendment.
Nature lovers will enjoy Kentucky Proud Evening’s focus on Red River Gorge biodiversity
Published on Jun. 14, 2019
The Kentucky Proud Evenings series continues Monday, June 24, when Dan and Judy Dourson discuss the great diversity of both common and rare flora in the Greater Red River Basin.