Forest Health Specialist

From the Woods Today - Under Attack: Laurel Wilt Disease

Episode 166 - From the Woods Today - Under Attack: Laurel Wilt Disease


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss laurel wilt disease, a new invasive epidemic that is killing sassafras and spicebush across Kentucky. We also have a segment on herbicides use for selective management of plants in our woodlands.


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From the Woods Today - Upland Oak Forest Management

Episode 130 - 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 - Cook Wild: Squirrel

Episode 116 - From the Woods Today - Cook Wild: Squirrel


Join us this week on From the Woods Today while Martha Yount cooks live and tells us about the Cook Wild Kentucky Project. We also have a segment on Asian long-horned beetle (ALB) and how to spot and report this bad bug. We wrap up the show with a segment on lingering ash.




From The Woods Today - InTreegued Part 2

Episode 59 - From The Woods Today - InTreegued Part 2


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the second installment of our InTreegued series where this time we visit the Daniel Boone National Forest. We also have a forest health segment about cedar-quince rust, as well as another pesky plant highlight.




From The Woods Today - Hemlock

Episode 36 - From The Woods Today - Hemlock


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss hemlock trees and the invasive pests that are decimating them in Kentucky. We also have a recipe video for bourbon balls and our popular tree of the week segment.