UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly and Spongy Moths

Episode 107 - From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly and Spongy Moths


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson discusses two invasive species that pose distinct hazards to Kentucky woodlands and shares information about a citizen science effort to report sightings of them or their hosts to help monitor for these hungry critters. We also have our monthly Pesky Plant segment, as well as our Tree of the Week.




From the Woods Today - Sustainable Oak Management Practices

Episode 106 - 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 - New Invasives Alert

Episode 105 - From the Woods Today - New Invasives Alert


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.




From The Woods Today - Mussels

Episode 102 - From The Woods Today - Mussels


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.




From The Woods Today - Tree Selection and Planting

Episode 101 - From The Woods Today - Tree Selection and Planting


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we're talking trees! Dr. Ellen Crocker teaches us how to select the perfect tree for your landscape and then how to successfully plant it. We also have our popular Tree of the Week segment.




From The Woods Today - 100th Episode Special

Episode 100 - From The Woods Today - 100th Episode Special


It's our 100th episode! Celebrate with us as we discuss earth day, scouting for invasive plants, reforestation and birds, and tree identification. We also announce some of our giveaway winners at the end of the show.




From The Woods Today - Owls of the Bluegrass

Episode 95 - From The Woods Today - Owls of the Bluegrass


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we're talking about owls. Join us to learn about the life, history, and identification of these mysterious birds, as well as tips to look for them in the wild. We also have a segment on snake identification resources, as well as another edition of our Pesky Plant series.




From The Woods Today - Reclaimed Mined Land

Episode 94 - From The Woods Today - Reclaimed Mined Land


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how the Green Forests Work organization is working to re-establish healthy and productive forests on formerly mined lands in Appalachia. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as a bounty out on some invasive plants!




From The Woods Today - Invasive Species Awareness

Episode 93 - From The Woods Today - Invasive Species Awareness


It's North American Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW). Join us on From the Woods Today as we raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.




From The Woods Today - Adopt A Tree

Episode 91 - From The Woods Today - Adopt A Tree


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how adopting a Kentucky tree is a simple way to recognize a favorite tree and the ecosystem benefits it provides to your home, school or community. We also have our Tree of the Week, as well as a our monthly Pesky Plants segment.