News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
Old tree finds new life in a new form
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Carol Lea Spence
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The red oak in front of the Agricultural Sciences Building had seen better days, but its story will continue through beautiful objects created by and for UK students, faculty and staff.
Ky. agricultural receipts hold steady, but net cash income drops
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Katie Pratt
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Forum to discuss importance of tree inventories in urban areas
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Carol Lea Spence
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Urban forestry professionals and University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students will gather for a panel discussion and community forum, Seeing the Forest Through the Trees, Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Tree Farmer of the Year shows off well-managed woodlands
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Carol Lea Spence
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Clifton Taylor wrote his first management plan in 1972 and entered the tree farm system in 1974. Not many people nationwide can say they’ve been in the tree farm system for as long as the Taylors.
Tree Week: a family-friendly week overflowing with activities
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Carol Lea Spence
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Too big to be contained within a mere seven days, Tree Week will offer family-friendly educational, recreational and community activities for all ages and interests Oct. 6 - 14.
Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day highlights Clifton Taylor family farm
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the field day will focus on Taylor's Elk Cave Farms, its forest stand improvement and oak regeneration and timber production and harvests.
Mountain Fest celebrates mountain life in its many colors
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The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability ushers in autumn and celebrates mountain life with Mountain Fest, Sept. 18-22.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions
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Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
Equipment demo targets woodland owners interested in small-scale harvesting
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Carol Lea Spence
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A demonstration of small-scale logging equipment will take place on the Walt Rybka Farm near Morehead from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15.
Tree researchers gather in Lexington to share work in saving native trees
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Carol Lea Spence
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The public is invited to hear about the work being done to save and restore iconic native trees to the landscape during a free, public seminar, Forests of the Future, July 11 at the Fayette County Extension office.
