Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024 statewide

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2024

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

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

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

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 29, 2024

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

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2024

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

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 20, 2024

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.

From Army green to nature’s greenery, one UK student wants to improve the military’s carbon footprint

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2024

University of Kentucky student Peyton Zelenak aims to help the Army become a more naturally sustainable institution.

Branching out: Canopy Con 2024 unites urban forestry enthusiasts

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 5, 2024

Canopy Con is the first conference of its kind in the Bluegrass region, combining urban forestry seminars and hands-on experiences. The event is open to all members of the community.

Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

The 5th annual Kentucky Forest Health Conference will address new invasive threats

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 17, 2024

This year's conference places a special emphasis on the Spotted Lanternfly which recently made its presence known in Kentucky.

Fulbright awardee leads reforestation effort in Australia

By Daniel Flener
Published on Jan. 16, 2024

From Appalachia to Australia, Chris Barton, forestry professor at the University of Kentucky, has been conducting research related to environmental pollution and the restoration of degraded lands.