Invasive plants are headache for woodland and landscape management

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 29, 2021

Invasive species management is an ongoing job at The Arboretum, and what staff and students learn there can help woodland owners throughout Kentucky.

Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces world’s largest American white oak repository and genome mapping study with Maker’s Mark®

By Laura Skillman and Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 22, 2021

This American white oak repository is the second phase of an unparalleled collaboration between UK and Maker’s Mark

UK and Purdue seeking calves lost to or injured by black vultures

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 14, 2021

Researchers will catalog the results to determine the features of a vulture attack.

April’s 'From the Woods Today' welcomes spring with woodland topics

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 1, 2021

University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources weekly online program, “From the Woods Today,” looks at the forest through the trees in April, offering relevant and interesting information about woodlands and wildlife each Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT.

Mass timber could open new doors for Kentucky timber industry

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2021

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are collaborating in a project that will examine the resiliency and strength of cross-laminated hardwood panels made of wood species such as sweetgum, sycamore and red maple.

Register now for Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 4, 2021

This year’s event will be held virtually on March 27. Forestry and wildlife experts will provide educational sessions designed to help woodland owners get the most out of their property.

UK forestry extension offers resources for woodland winter storm damage

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 2, 2021

The recent winter storm caused damage to woodlands across the state, varying in intensity depending on the region.

Wood named leader of UK Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 29, 2021

Craig Wood will assume the position Feb. 1.

Conference delves into Kentucky’s forest health

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 28, 2021

Invasive insects and plants pose a serious threat to the health of Kentucky’s 12.4 million acres of forests. The 2nd annual Forest Health Conference, presented by the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, will examine this problem Feb. 5.

2nd annual Maple Syrup Day flows with family fun

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jan. 26, 2021

Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their farms and sugarhouses to the public Feb. 6, during the peak of the maple sugaring season.