Episode 120 - From the Woods Today - Arboretum Woods

Episode Date: 
September 14, 2022

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the ecology, land use history, and management of the Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. We also learn how to evaluate your wildfire risk and create defensible space to protect your home and family during wildfire season.

Guests: Billy Thomas ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension Forester ) , Jessica Slade ( The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky - Native Plants Collection Manager and Curator ) , Kessley Baker ( Kentucky Division of Forestry - Wildfire Mitigation Specialist ) , Reneé Williams ( UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Information Specialist Senior )

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Resources and Web links for September 14 Segments:

The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Wildfire Risk Reduction
Wildfire Risk to Communities


Episode Category: Fire, From the Woods Today, General Interest