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From The Woods Today - Appreciating the Value of Wetlands
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate World Wetlands Day! Learn about how we define and identify wetlands as well as some interesting and useful facts about the important functions that they serve in an ecosystem.
From The Woods Today - Family Forest Carbon Program
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) which is an exciting opportunity for landowners to sequester carbon while gaining access to financial return and professional management assistance.
From The Woods Today - Kentucky Maple Syrup Producers
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate maple syrup production in Kentucky! Learn how maple syrup is made and where you can find it during the 2024 Kentucky Maple Day events.
From The Woods Today - Kentucky Maple Trees
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Laurie Thomas teaches us how to identify the different maple species found in Kentucky. We also have a segment on lichens.
From The Woods Today - Becoming a Better Naturalist
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to make 2024 the year you become a better naturalist and help take your nature game to the next level. We also have the next edition of our GIS and mapping series.
From The Woods Today - 12 Days of Christmas
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn about some of the bird-themed gifts from the song 12 Days of Christmas. We also have a segment about foraging materials for the holidays.
From The Woods Today - Growing Christmas Trees
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we learn how to successfully take a Christmas tree seedling and grow it into the trees of beauty that adorn so many Kentucky homes for the holidays. We also have our popular Tree of the Week segment.
From The Woods Today - Invasive Species Given to Others
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore that while we seem to encounter a new invasive species every week, the US has also donated many species to other nations. Join us to learn which of our native species are causing headaches elsewhere.
From The Woods Today - Benefits From Our Forests
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate trees and all their benefits. We also discuss the role of birds in Thanksgiving traditions. Additionally, we give thanks to some of the forest products derived from trees as well as express gratitude for the water quality benefits of forests.
From The Woods Today - White Oak Regeneration
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we look at the status of white oak regeneration at the local, regional, and range-wide scales and discuss some of the implications of those results and the questions they raise for future research and management. We also have the second part of our mapping and GIS series.
From The Woods Today - Extreme Weather
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about several natural disasters that have impacted the Midwest Region over the past several decades, showing what woodland owners could encounter in the future and how to prepare accordingly. In addition, we have our Tree of the Week segment.
From the Woods Today - Spooky Forestry Folklore
This episode of From the Woods Today is a Halloween Special! Join us as Drs. Luke Dodd and Jonathan Larson share the history behind some of the popular creepy forestry tales and mysteries.
From the Woods Today - Robinson Forest
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate 100 years of UK's Robinson Forest as one of the premier research and education forests in the U.S. We also share some history and information about National Forest Products Week.
From the Woods Today - Tree Week 2023
This episode of From the Woods Today is a Tree Week Special! Join us as we discuss checking your trees for insects, fall leaf color, and the Reforest the Bluegrass program.
From the Woods Today - Fall Migratory Birds
In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. McNeil discusses a few of the common birds that we can see during fall migration in the woods across Kentucky. We also have the first installment of a new series about mapping and geographic information systems (GIS).
From the Woods Today - Vernal Pools
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we talk about what a vernal pool is, why they are important, and some techniques for restoring vernal pools that look and function like natural wetlands. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment.
From the Woods Today - Forestry Curriculum
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss UK Forestry's undergraduate degree, which is Kentucky’s only professional degree program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. We also share some information about an upcoming habitat management symposium.
From the Woods Today - World Rivers Day
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate the world’s waterways for World Rivers Day. We also have segments on river otters and Kentucky maple syrup production
From the Woods Today - Wood Expo
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss the upcoming Kentucky Wood Expo and some activities you can take part in. We also have a segment about how logging can be an excellent tool for helping some of Kentucky's most at-risk bird species.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
From the Woods Today - Timber Treatments for Birds
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss how different timber management regimes affect Kentucky's native bird species. We also have a segment about food plots for wildlife.
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