News Archive: Forestry
UK Forestry, Cooperative Extension a big part of 2017 Kentucky Wood Expo
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 23, 2017
The Kentucky Wood Expo returns to Lexington Sept. 15, 16, and UK Cooperative Extension will have a big hand in two days of educational and fun activities for the entire family.
‘Your Backyard Woods’ workshop at Kentucky Wood Expo
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2017
Owners of small, backyard woods who wish to learn more about keeping their landscapes healthy will get many of their questions answered by UK specialists Sept. 16.
Ag Biotech Day opens doors to UK research
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 27, 2017
The event brought students to campus to learn about the college's research programs.
New tree app builds partnerships between citizens and scientists
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 18, 2017
The new app will allow forest landowners and the general public to engage in meaningful, scientific research.
Woodland management is focus of UK forestry extension short course
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 11, 2017
Woodland owners wondering how to get the most from their property can benefit from a short course offered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.
UK Ag Biotech Day invites high school students to explore careers
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 30, 2017
The UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is hosting the free event to introduce high school students to the many careers in agriculture the field offers.
UK study seeks healthier people, trees
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 28, 2017
A new UK study helps people get more exercise while becoming more aware of their natural environment.
UK Robinson Forest Welcomed The Curious
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jun. 8, 2017
UK's Robinson Forest opens its gates for a forest field day
UK Robinson Forest welcomes the curious
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 5, 2017
On a flawless June Saturday, local residents had the chance to see what what goes on in Robinson Forest as they attended the first Robinson Forest Field Day
UK offering free urban tree workshops for neighborhoods
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 30, 2017
UK’s Urban Forest Initiative is offering free urban tree health and care workshops to neighborhoods in Central and East Central Kentucky from June through August.