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White Oak Initiative Episodes

From The Woods Today - White Oak Regeneration

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we look at the status of white oak regeneration at the local, regional, and range-wide scales and discuss some of the implications of those results and the questions they raise for future research and management. We also have the second part of our mapping and GIS series.

From the Woods Today - Understanding the Importance of White Oak

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.

From the Woods Today - Impact of Climate on Bourbon

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.

From the Woods Today - The Future of White Oak

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jeff Stringer discusses how white oaks are not regenerating at levels necessary to maintain healthy and diverse forests and what that means for our future decades to come. We also have a segment on how barrels are made, as well as a third segment about how white oak plays a vital role for wildlife.

From the Woods Today - Upland Oak Forest Management

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the practices designed to address one or more of the difficulties upland oaks typically face. We also have a segment on how to manage that pesky bush honeysuckle on your property.

From the Woods Today - Sustainable Oak Management Practices

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss what you can do to aid in sustaining healthy upland oak forests, as well as some oak management practices that have been developed by forest researchers and forestry experts to both regenerate and maintain oaks. Dr. Carrie Pike joins us to talk about the new seed collection zones for the eastern US. We also have our ever popular Tree of the Week segment.

From The Woods Today - Spring Bug Emergence

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Larson is back to talk about how different beneficial and pest insects are able to overwinter and survive the cold temperatures and snow that gets thrown at them. We also have our Tree of the Week Segment, as well as another edition of What's That Fungus? We also discuss the new White Oak Conservation Plan.

From The Woods Today - The White Oak Initiative

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the White Oak Initiative and the importance of the white oak tree. We also have a video from the former Kentucky State Nature Preserves branch manager about the Ecoregions of Kentucky.

From The Woods Today - White Oak

In this episode we discuss the importance of White Oak in Kentucky and introduce the White Oak Initiative. Dr. Ellen Crocker also shares some Citizen Science opportunities to participate in.

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