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Today on From the Woods Today we celebrate Tree Week! Join us as Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about how to properly water landscape trees. Make sure to watch as she and Kelly Jackson, Christian County Extension, give you a few tips! Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, explains some webinars that are taking place during Tree Week. She will also present a new Tree of the Week, sassafras.
This week's From The Woods Today consists of Hickories in Kentucky, hosted by Laurie Thomas, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, who will talk about the many traits, what to look out for, and other different facts and important information involving hickories. Also on tap... join Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, and Dr. Emily Byers as they discuss the basic components of wetlands. Dr. Byers’ research talks about how wetlands can remove chemicals like PFAS (aka forever chemicals) and nutrients from our water sources.
From the Woods Today celebrates Water Week! During Water Week, March 22-30, we shed some light on the importance of water around the state and in our daily lives. Join us as Lee Moser, Extension Associate Senior, gives us a lesson all about water! Check out our Water Week events at: https://soilandwater.ca.uky.edu/WaterWeekEvents Also on tap... Jason Hunt, Kentucky Division of Forestry Environmental Control Supervisor, stops by to give us a tutorial on how woodland owners can prevent timber theft and trespass in Kentucky. The landowner could reduce this occurrence as much as possible by taking steps to prevent issues. He is going to talk about the laws and give landowners information on what to do when planning a harvest.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore how wildfires in Eastern KY can threaten homes and why being Firewise is crucial for protecting properties and conserving firefighting resources. Plus, we celebrate World Wetlands Day with a special segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore national and regional efforts aimed at protecting forests and source water. We review key resources that help partners implement initiatives focused on ensuring clean, high-quality drinking water across the Commonwealth. Additionally, we feature our Tree of the Week and Wings of Kentucky segments, highlighting local nature and wildlife.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate Groundwater Awareness Week by sharing the importance of groundwater and protecting it from the impacts of various human land uses. We also have our monthly Wings of Kentucky segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate World Wetlands Day! Learn about how we define and identify wetlands as well as some interesting and useful facts about the important functions that they serve in an ecosystem.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate trees and all their benefits. We also discuss the role of birds in Thanksgiving traditions. Additionally, we give thanks to some of the forest products derived from trees as well as express gratitude for the water quality benefits of forests.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about what a vernal pool is, why they are important, and some techniques for restoring vernal pools that look and function like natural wetlands. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate the world’s waterways for World Rivers Day. We also have segments on river otters and Kentucky maple syrup production
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss some ways to prevent forest degradation in the future and restore productivity and function to historically mismanaged woodlands. We also have a segment on how to identify and protect sinkholes on your property.
It's Earth Day! Join us on this episode of From the Woods Today as we dive into the origins of Earth Day and activities viewers can participate in to celebrate. We also have members of the UK Forestry Extension team to discuss key components such as water, soil, wildlife, and native plants and how they play a critical role in Earth's ecosystems.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how white oak is one of the most economic and environmentally important species in Kentucky. We also share some upcoming community events in celebration of Water Week and Kentucky Arbor Day.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn what a mushroom is for National Mushroom Day. We also have a presentation on what to do when a disaster strikes and a brief overview of the book, Water in Kentucky.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn a little history about the Clean Water Act and what it means today as we prepare for its 50th anniversary. We also have our fun, interactive Wildlife Sounds segment, as well as a segment about archaeological research at ancient Native American village and town sites situated along Kentucky’s rivers and streams.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we are joined by Dr. Wendell Haag to talk about mussels. We also have a popular returning guest, Dr. Jonathan Larson, with us to talk about tick prevention and safe removal.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how to create and manage stream buffers and all of the benefits these features can offer. We also have a segment on how to grow mushrooms from home, as well as a segment on forest carbon markets.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Gumbert returns to show us the redesigned web-based tool for developing KY Ag Water Quality Plans. It's time for our monthly mushroom highlight and "What's Bugging My Tree?" segments, as well as our tree of the week.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Water Quality Specialist Amanda Gumbert shares how citizens and landowners can serve as leaders and create a lasting impact on Kentucky’s watersheds. We have our popular tree of the week segment, as well as another video from our What's Bugging My Tree series.
In this episode of From the Woods Today we have specialist Dr. Amanda Gumbert to discuss the importance of Agriculture Water Quality Plans. We also have Eric Gracey sharing some information about best management practices (BMP's) and our beloved tree of the week segment.