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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.


Coming soon!

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.


Coming soon!

From the Woods Today - Big Beetles of Kentucky

Episode 164 - From the Woods Today - Big Beetles of Kentucky


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson gives an overview of different types of beetles found in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as a celebration for National Honey Bee Day.




From the Woods Today - Degraded Woodlands

Episode 163 - From the Woods Today - Degraded Woodlands


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss some ways to prevent forest degradation in the future and restore productivity and function to historically mismanaged woodlands. We also have a segment on how to identify and protect sinkholes on your property.




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 - Carbon Markets

Episode 160 - From the Woods Today - Carbon Markets


In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jacob Muller gives an update on carbon market opportunities in Kentucky. We also have our tree of the week segment, as well as some information about upcoming prescribed fire events.




From the Woods Today - Tree Improvement Program

Episode 159 - From the Woods Today - Tree Improvement Program


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how the sustainability of white oak can be promoted through the development of high quality, fast growing seedlings for reforestation and how the White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement Program (WOGTIP) was created to develop these seedlings for use throughout the eastern US. We also have a segment on the avian breeding cycle.




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.




From the Woods Today - Types of Pollinators

Episode 157 - From the Woods Today - Types of Pollinators


In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate pollinator week by discussing the various types of pollinators and how they benefit our world. We also have our Tree of the Week, as well as a segment about ticks and how to prevent them.