Episodes Archive

E.g., Jan 19 2022
E.g., Jan 19 2022
E.g., Jan 19 2022
Episode 87 - From The Woods Today - Mass Timber Overview
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Chad Niman gives an overview of mass timber building. He also discusses ongoing research efforts to integrate the use of underutilized hardwoods into the building codes for these mass timber components and the benefits for sustainable forest management. We also have our beloved tree of the week segment, as well as a discussion about storm damage and some resources to help you take action.
Episode 86 - From The Woods Today - Woodland New Year's Resolutions
We often make New Year’s resolutions to initiate change in our lives. In this episode of From the Woods Today, we extend the idea of making New Year’s resolutions about your property and Kentucky’s woodlands and wildlife.
Episode 85 - From The Woods Today - Christmas Traditions
This episode of From the Woods Today is a holiday special! Join us as we talk about the tradition of Christmas trees. We have a festive tree of the week, as well as segments on mistletoe and the annual Christmas Bird Count event.
Episode 84 - From The Woods Today - Wildlife Friendly Trees
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss some trees that are beneficial to wildlife. We have a segment on Christmas trees, as well as another edition of What's Bugging My Tree.
Episode 83 - From The Woods Today - THANKFUL
This week's episode of From the Woods Today is a Thanksgiving special! We reflect on and celebrate how trees, woodlands, woodland owners, and those who support them enrich our lives and world. We have our tree of the week and a festive mushroom highlight, as well as some information and fun facts about turkeys.
Episode 82 - From The Woods Today - What are Invasive Plants?
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker gives an overview of invasive plants; what they are, what they can look like, and why they are a problem. We also have our tree of the week and monthly mushroom highlight, as well as a look into some research on stave drying.
Episode 81 - From The Woods Today - 5 W's of Woodland Management
In this episode of From the Woods Today, co-host Billy Thomas shares the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of woodland management in Kentucky. We also have a segment on Project Feeder Watch - an interactive survey of birds that visit your backyard, as well as an exciting segment of What's Bugging My Tree featuring fungi.
Episode 80 - From The Woods Today - Creepy Things In The Forest
This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween special. This show features some things from the forest that we commonly view as spooky, such as bats, spiders, and other creepy crawlers. We also have our tree of the week segment as well as an update on our upcoming programs.
Episode 79 - From The Woods Today - Pesky Plants
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Crocker shares information about another invasive species and how through some citizen science efforts we were able to slow the spread. We also have a segment on wildfire season in Kentucky, as well as a segment on deer collisions.
Episode 78 - From The Woods Today - Urban & Community Forestry
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the many benefits of our urban forests and projects taking place throughout Kentucky’s communities. We also have a segment on proper tree planting techniques, as well as some information on National Forest Products Week occurring this October 17 - 23.
Episode 77 - From The Woods Today - What is Forest Health?
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Ellen Crocker teaches us the basics of forest health. We also have our popular tree of the week segment, as well as some information about Tree Week happening this October 9-16.
Episode 76 - From The Woods Today - InTreegued Part 3
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we have the third installment of Dr. Muller's InTreegued series. We get to hear from Bill Knott, a chief forester with the Kentucky Division of Forestry. We also have a special segment on Autumn Leaves, as well as an update on the unexplained bird illness that popped up around parts of Kentucky earlier this year.
Episode 75 - From The Woods Today - Monarch Tagging
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the monarch’s life history, how we study its migratory journey, and how you can get involved with protecting this amazing butterfly. We also have our reoccurring tree of the week segment as well as our monthly mushroom highlight.
Episode 74 - From The Woods Today - Kentucky Wood Expo
This week's episode of From the Woods Today is a Kentucky Wood Expo Special! Learn about this biennial event where more than 100 exhibitors will display everything from commercial and portable sawmill machinery to materials handling equipment, attracting key representatives from the nation’s largest wood products manufacturers.
Episode 73 - From The Woods Today - Small Scale & Horse Logging
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the differences between small scale logging with machinery and horse logging. We have our highly anticipated tree of the week segment, as well as some information about some upcoming events at the Kentucky Wood Expo (September 17-18, 2021).