From The Woods Today - Reforest the Bluegrass

Episode 97
Aired on March 30, 2022

Resources and Web links for March 30 Segments:

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
UK HWA Site

Youth Programs
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
NRESCI Academy

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about the important work done by a community reforestation program called Reforest the Bluegrass. We also discuss the eastern hemlock tree and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, a pest that threatens the health and survival of the trees. Laurie Thomas also shares information about some upcoming youth programs.

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