News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
Robinson Wood Utilization Center donates mahogany to UK School of Art and Visual Studies students
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Bailey Vandiver
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The cross-college donation gave fall 2024 University of Kentucky students the opportunity to work with high-quality wood at no cost.
Kentucky Master Naturalist Program opens applications for 2025 cohort, blending online learning and field training
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Jordan Strickler
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Kentucky residents are invited to learn the ins and outs of the state’s ecosystem.
Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference to address threats and innovations in plant management
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Jordan Strickler
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Goats and drones are among this year’s innovation topics.
National Forest Products Week celebrates Kentucky’s growing forest economy and sustainable practices
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Jordan Strickler
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Established by Congress in 1960, this annual weeklong tradition celebrates and recognizes the significance of the state’s forest industry.
UK senior’s salamander research leads to success outside the classroom
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Bailey Vandiver
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Undergraduate research helps University of Kentucky students like William Taylor comprehend classroom concepts and prepare for future goals.
Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024 statewide
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative is celebrating all things trees statewide and with more engagement opportunities during this annual event.
Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community
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Jordan Strickler
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The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.
University of Kentucky, Purdue University helping increase "green" maple syrup production
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Jordan Strickler
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The multi-university study will focus on sustainable, scalable practices such as energy-efficient production and sustainable forest management.
Austin Fields makes transition from dress blues to nature's greens
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Jordan Strickler
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Combining his forestry degree with his military experience, one recent University of Kentucky graduate is set to make an impact preserving the Earth’s natural resources.
Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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The course is designed to teach forest owners the best ways to care for their land through a series of online and hands-on classes.
