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March 22 is World Water Day, a global reminder of how essential clean, fresh water is to our lives, forests, wildlife, and communities.This week on From the Woods Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting innovative efforts that help protect and understand this vital resource. We are celebrating the importance of fresh water by spotlighting a project where local students use real programming skills to help protect their own community’s drinking water sources. Dr. Tiffany Messer, Gatton Foundation Endowed Chair and Associate Professor tells us all about this water wise project. Also on tap... Dr. Amanda Gumbert, UK Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension, joins us to talk about Water Week and the events that are occuring. Bridget Abernathy, Kentucky Division of Forestry, will also be discussing the 130th Arbor Day Ceremony at the State Capital in Frankfort on April 3. You won't want to miss this event!
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 discuss World Forest ID and their work to combat illegal logging through science-based technologies. We also discuss some ongoing wildfire issues in Kentucky.
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the many benefits of our urban forests and projects taking place throughout Kentucky’s communities. We also have a segment on proper tree planting techniques, as well as some information on National Forest Products Week occurring this October 17 - 23.
In this 45th episode of From the Woods Kentucky, co-hosts Renee Williams and Laura Lhotka interview Nic Williamson, Heather Wilson, and Bridget Abernathy for an overview of Tree Week 2019.