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From The Woods Today - Invasive Species Given to Others

Episode 178 - From The Woods Today - Invasive Species Given to Others


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore that while we seem to encounter a new invasive species every week, the US has also donated many species to other nations. Join us to learn which of our native species are causing headaches elsewhere.


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From the Woods Today - Spooky Forestry Folklore

Episode 174 - From the Woods Today - Spooky Forestry Folklore


This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween Special! Join us as Drs. Luke Dodd and Jonathan Larson share the history behind some of the popular creepy forestry tales and mysteries.




From the Woods Today - Tree Week 2023

Episode 172 - From the Woods Today - Tree Week 2023


This episode of From the Woods Today is a Tree Week Special! Join us as we discuss checking your trees for insects, fall leaf color, and the Reforest the Bluegrass program.




From the Woods Today - Vernal Pools

Episode 170 - From the Woods Today - Vernal Pools


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about what a vernal pool is, why they are important, and some techniques for restoring vernal pools that look and function like natural wetlands. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment.




From the Woods Today - Forestry Curriculum

Episode 169 - From the Woods Today - Forestry Curriculum


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss UK Forestry's undergraduate degree, which is Kentucky’s only professional degree program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. We also share some information about an upcoming habitat management symposium.




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 - Tree Identification

Episode 165 - From the Woods Today - Tree Identification


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us the basics of tree identification. We also have our What's Bugging My Tree segment, as well as a segment about late summer birds.




From the Woods Today - Climate: Science, Education, & Communication

Episode 162 - From the Woods Today - Climate: Science, Education, & Communication


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore some sources of climate-related data and opportunities for learning more about our changing world. We also have a segment on hummingbirds, as well as our monthly Pesky Plant highlight.




From the Woods Today - Timber Theft and Trespass

Episode 161 - From the Woods Today - Timber Theft and Trespass


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jeff Stringer talks about Kentucky timber theft laws and what landowners can do to protect their property. We also have a segment on how to collect soil samples as well as talk about the pesky locust leafminer.




From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly

Episode 158 - From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss an invasive pest, spotted lanternfly, and how their potential arrival poses a threat to various industries of Kentucky. We also have a segment on tree of heaven, an invasive plant that is the preferred host of the spotted lanternfly.