News Archive: Environment
UK and Arq partner to build a more sustainable future
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 16, 2021
Researchers at the UK Horticultural Research Farm will test two agricultural products produced with Arq materials derived from transforming mining waste into high-performing tools for agricultural use.
Invasive plants are headache for woodland and landscape management
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 29, 2021
Invasive species management is an ongoing job at The Arboretum, and what staff and students learn there can help woodland owners throughout Kentucky.
UK researcher studying impacts of nanopesticides on nitrogen
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 20, 2021
April’s 'From the Woods Today' welcomes spring with woodland topics
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 1, 2021
University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources weekly online program, “From the Woods Today,” looks at the forest through the trees in April, offering relevant and interesting information about woodlands and wildlife each Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT.
Mass timber could open new doors for Kentucky timber industry
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2021
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are collaborating in a project that will examine the resiliency and strength of cross-laminated hardwood panels made of wood species such as sweetgum, sycamore and red maple.
UK researcher to study climate-smart-agriculture practices along the Mississippi River basin with prestigious NSF award
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 25, 2021
UK to host irrigation workshop Feb. 18
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 15, 2021
UK research seeks to understand and reduce environmental exposures in Eastern Kentucky
Published on Feb. 3, 2021
The researchers expect this study to give them new knowledge about DBP formation and exposure pathways while building local partnerships and capacity to reduce exposures at a local level.
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.
Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers focuses on stewarding resources in hard times
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 14, 2021
Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers is an opportunity for farmers across the Midwest and Mid-South to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help them weather hard times and succeed with stewardship practices on their farms.