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Join us as James Wright, Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo Show. Also on tap... join Chad Niman, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as he joins us to discuss Wood Product Intitiative and different types of trainings.
On this week's From The Woods Today, we will have Doug McLaren, retired forester, who is here to discuss the best practices for cutting and storing firewood in the summer. He will share tips on what to do and not do with firewood. Also on tap...join Anna Wiker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension as we learn about all about the monarch butterfly and how we study its migratory journey.
Frannie Preston, ForestryWorks Coordinator for Kentucky and UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, will be our guest to talk about how different forestry careers shapes young minds. ForestryWorks® is a collaborative effort between the Forest Workforce Training Institute and various partners within the forest industry to develop a pipeline of qualified workers for the nation’s forestry and forest products manufacturing industries. It educates students, parents, and teachers about career opportunities in the forest industry while providing pathways for students and job seekers to start their future career in the industry. Also on Tap... Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, also presents us with another installment of Tree of the Week.
Are you seeing damage in your trees since the cicadas came to town? Something to worry about or not? Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology, joins us to explain whether or not this is an issue for your forests. Also on tap... James Wright, Executive Director of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about transitioning into his new position, how KFIA operates by helping the industries of Kentucky. And finally Mike Silliman, Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters (KACF), joins us to talk about how a consulting forester can offer support to landowners by helping them make informed decisions about their woodlands.
This week Dr. Lance Vickers, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, will be explaining to us exactly what a forest management plan is and why would you need one! Also on tap... Dr. Ellen Crocker will present another informative segment about forest health and why it is so important!
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Garrard County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Eric Comley takes us on a virtual walk through some of our common wildflowers and the hotspots to get out in the woods and see something spectacular. As spring drifts into summer, our landscape will continue to change. Also on tap...Extension Forester Laurie Thomas discusses the characteristics of roughleaf dogwood, which is a small, flowering deciduous tree in the dogwood family. It can be used as an ornamental and is an important wildlife tree. ForestryWorks Program Coordinator also discusses a multi-state program that promotes forestry by providing forest industry-focused resources for Kentucky students, educators, and job seekers
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate Tree Week by learning how to identify Kentucky's trees using basic leaf and tree characteristics. We also have a segment about National Forest Products Week, happening October 20-26, 2024.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have Dr. Larson on to discuss the biology of what happens to insects when they emerge in the springtime due to the warming weather.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate 100 years of UK's Robinson Forest as one of the premier research and education forests in the U.S. We also share some history and information about National Forest Products Week.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo and some activities you can take part in. We also have a segment about how logging can be an excellent tool for helping some of Kentucky's most at-risk bird species.
March 21, 2023 is World Wood Day! Join us in this episode of From the Woods Today as we take you through the history of wood used by Kentucky's ancient native peoples, how innovation is redefining modern-day wood use, and the impact this material has on our daily lives. We also have our Tree of the Week segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are joined by Anthony Morris of Canton Cooperage to explain how rainfall, snow, time, and micro-climate all play a role in seasoning the wood before it is turned into barrels. We also have a What's That Fungus segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss World Forest ID and their work to combat illegal logging through science-based technologies. We also discuss some ongoing wildfire issues in Kentucky.
On this episode of From the Woods Today, we're celebrating National Forest Products Week! Come learn a little bit about the history of this event and how you can participate. Dr. Jacob Muller also joins us to explain what carbon storage is and what market opportunities exist for interested landowners.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker shares some invasive species to be on the lookout for. Kai Davis returns to do a birds edition of our Wildlife Sounds series. We also have a segment on woodland safety equipment, tools, and felling resources.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Chad Niman gives an overview of mass timber building. He also discusses ongoing research efforts to integrate the use of underutilized hardwoods into the building codes for these mass timber components and the benefits for sustainable forest management. We also have our beloved tree of the week segment, as well as a discussion about storm damage and some resources to help you take action.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker gives an overview of invasive plants; what they are, what they can look like, and why they are a problem. We also have our tree of the week and monthly mushroom highlight, as well as a look into some research on stave drying.
This week's episode of From the Woods Today is a Kentucky Wood Expo Special! Learn about this biennial event where more than 100 exhibitors will display everything from commercial and portable sawmill machinery to materials handling equipment, attracting key representatives from the nation’s largest wood products manufacturers.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the differences between small scale logging with machinery and horse logging. We have our highly anticipated tree of the week segment, as well as some information about some upcoming events at the Kentucky Wood Expo (September 17-18, 2021).
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas gives a presentation on the characteristics and differences of the maples in Kentucky. We have a segment on timber prices and we also share some upcoming forestry and natural resources events.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, guest Cliff Drouet teaches us about the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) program. We also have segments on the Kentucky Master Logger Program and the Kentucky Logger of the Year. As well as another wildlife sounds video.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the economic contribution of Kentucky's forests. We have segments on tent caterpillars, how to coexist with bears, and our tree of the week.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we spotlight UK's Wood Utilization Center in Jackson, KY and the programs they offer. We have a segment on the upcoming periodical cicadas that will be emerging this summer and of course, our tree of the week.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Chad Niman and Bobby Ammerman give us an overview of the forest industry in Kentucky. We also have a new wildlife sounds from the forest segment as well as our tree of the week.