On this week's From The Woods Today, we will have Doug McLaren, retired forester, who is here to discuss the best practices for cutting and storing firewood in the summer. He will share tips on what to do and not do with firewood.
Also on tap...join Anna Wiker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension as we learn about all about the monarch butterfly and how we study its migratory journey.

On this week's From The Woods Today, we will have Lindsey New, County Executive Director for Pulaski/McCreary Co. Farm Service Agency. Her presentation will cover general details of the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) which helps private forests owners restore forest health caused by natural disasters. The USDA Farm Service Agency is conducting an EFRP sign-up through August 29 for damage caused by the May 16 tornado in Pulaski and Laurel counties.

Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, will join us for another edition of What's Bugging My Tree with bacterial leaf scorch.

Dr. Jonathan Larson, Assistant Professor, Extension Entomology, is joining From the Woods Today to discuss the important question: “Do mosquitoes, ants, and chiggers do anything good?” While they might seem like just pests, Dr. Larson will explain the surprising roles they play in different ecosystems and the many other ways they benefit not only us, but also other things as well.

Also on tap...Blake Newtown, Extension Entomology, will discuss the different types of ticks, how to protect yourself from them, and Alpha-gal syndrome.