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News Archive: Forestry

UK snake ID website sheds old skin for new, more informative one

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 2, 2017

The Department of Forestry's updated snake ID website has enough information to satisfy anyone who might have a question concerning the slitherer cutting across their patio or field.

2016 Kentucky net farm income likely to hit lowest level since 2010

Published on Dec. 1, 2016

Kentucky net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015 and potentially its lowest level since 2010.

Effects of forest fires reverberate into economy

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 22, 2016

The state has recently been hit hard by forest fires in the eastern and southern regions, and the damage will reverberate in the economy statewide.

UK study helps bats come home to roost—and recover

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 27, 2016

White nose syndrome is decimating native bat populations in the eastern United States. CAFE researchers are taking progressive measures to try to re-establish bat species.

Forestry webinar series kicks off Nov. 1

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 24, 2016

UK Cooperative Extension's forestry webinar series will provide woodland owners with beneficial information they can use on their own properties.

UK forestry department celebrates National Forest Products Week – all year long

Published on Oct. 13, 2016

UK Forestry, which supports the industry through teaching, research and extension, joins in recognizing the individuals and businesses who contribute to wood products industries in Kentucky.

UK research validates, tweaks BMPs for woodlands

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 4, 2016

UK forestry researchers have determined which the best management practices that are most effective in protecting woodland waterways from the effects of logging.