News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
UK helps revive state’s critical white oak trees

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 10, 2023
Inside the Blue Grass Army Depot, volunteers are helping restore woodlands.
Conservation takes center stage in UK spring workshops

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 27, 2023
Farmers and landowners can use conservation practices to manage their land to reduce nutrient waterway pollution.
Discover Kentucky’s natural world through UK Master Naturalist Program

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 24, 2023
Open to anyone interested in nature and the environment, the Master Naturalist program provides participants with a deep understanding of Kentucky’s natural resources and the skills and knowledge necessary to protect and conserve them.
Bradford pear bounty program combats invasive Kentucky trees

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 14, 2023
Kentucky property owners looking to rid their yards of invasive and troublesome Bradford pear trees may find help through the Bradford Pear Bounty Program.
Forest Health Conference registration now open

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 30, 2023
Registration is now open for the Feb. 8 Forest Health Conference.
Kentucky Maple Day showcases the state's growing syrup industry

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 9, 2023
Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their facilities to the public Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Kentucky Maple Day.
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
Kentucky ag economists predict record-high 2022 cash receipts

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Dec. 1, 2022
Economists predicted the Kentucky's 2022 agricultural receipts will approach a record-high $8 billion.
Conference will help cut down on Kentucky’s invasive plant species

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 31, 2022
Invasive plants have a significant negative impact on Kentucky. They destroy native habitats and drive up business costs by interfering with the logging, fishing and tourism industries.
UK celebrates National Forest Products Week Oct. 16-22

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 14, 2022
In 1960, Congress established the third week of October as National Forest Products Week this year’s celebration Oct. 16-22 marks that yearly time to think about and appreciate Kentucky's forests.