From the Woods Today - Under Attack: Laurel Wilt Disease
Episode 166 - From the Woods Today - Under Attack: Laurel Wilt Disease
Episode Date:
August 30, 2023
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.
Guests:
Alexandra Blevins
(
Forest Health Specialist - Kentucky Division of Forestry
)
, Billy Thomas
(
UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension Forester
)
, Dr. Ellen Crocker
(
UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Assistant Professor, Forest Health Extension
)
, Dr. Joe Omielan
(
UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences - Scientist I
)
, Reneé Williams
(
UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Information Specialist Senior
)