News Archive: Forestry
UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension receives national award
Published on Dec. 18, 2018
This is the second time extension has won the Comprehensive Family Forests Education Award, presented by the National Woodland Owners Association and the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs.
Old tree finds new life in a new form
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 4, 2018
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
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 28, 2018
Forum to discuss importance of tree inventories in urban areas
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 19, 2018
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
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 16, 2018
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
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 12, 2018
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
Published on Sep. 11, 2018
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
Published on Sep. 10, 2018
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
Published on Aug. 17, 2018
Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.
Equipment demo targets woodland owners interested in small-scale harvesting
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 13, 2018
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.