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FOR167 - Group Opening (Gap) Harvest for Upland Oaks
By Jeffrey Stringer,
John Lhotka,
and Zachary J. Hackworth
Published on Dec. 1, 2023
Authors: John M. Lhotka, Zachary J. Hackworth, and Jeffrey W. Stringer,
Partnerships Make Our Work Possible
Published on Nov. 1, 2023
The success of our department relies heavily upon our partnerships.
White Fringeless Orchid
Published on Nov. 1, 2023
Forests are often managed to enhance the quality of timber, wildlife habitat, or ecosystem services. However, in some cases, forest management is focused on improving the understory. This is the case with a long-term research project involving FNR, the Kentucky Office of Nature Preserves, and the U.S. Forest Service.
FOR174 - Fall Webworms
By Ellen Crocker
Published
on Oct. 31, 2023
Fall webworms are native tent caterpillars that can be found throughout the United States and southern Canada. This species is distinguished by its "tent" constructed at the ends of tree branches, allowing caterpillars to feed gregariously on enclosed foliage.
FOR-173-Identifying and Addressing River Otter Damage Issues in Kentucky
By Gabriela A. Wolf-Gonzalez,
Jonathan A. Matthews,
and Matthew Springer
Published on Oct. 31, 2023
River otters (Lontra canadensis) were once abundant throughout North America, but unregulated harvest, water pollution, and overall habitat degradation decimated river otter populations across the contiguous United States.
FOR175 - Woodland Invasive Plant Management Series: Bush Honeysuckle
By Billy Thomas,
Ellen Crocker,
Jacob Muller,
Jeffrey Stringer,
and John Cox
Published on Oct. 31, 2023
Several species of Asian bush honeysuckle in the genus Lonicera are invasive in North America. The most common invasive bush honeysuckle species in Kentucky is the Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) but other invasive honeysuckle species include L. morrowii, L. tatarica, L. x bella.
