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The University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service Forestry and Natural Resources programs deliver knowledge, insight, and solutions to address forest- and natural resource-related challenges.

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Woodland Owners

Woodland Owners

Managing woodlands, forest health and timber needs

Woodland Owner Topics

Storm Damage

Storm Damage

If you have storm damage in your woods, we have many options.

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Forest Health

Forest Health

Everyone wants a healthy forest but what exactly does this mean?

Forest Health Information

Programs

Programs

Woodland Owners Short Course, Webinars, Youth, and more.

Forestry Programs

Wildlife

Wildlife

Kentucky’s woodlands are home to numerous species of wildlife. Learn more below.

Wildlife Information

Snakes

Kentucky Snakes

Snakes are one of the most maligned animals. KY has only 4 venomous snakes.

Kentucky Snakes

Spotted Lanternfly

Woodland Threats

Insects, diseases and invasive plants can all harm your woodlands.

Woodland Threats

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Wood Industry

Wood Industry

Sawmills, primary and secondary manufacturers

Wood Industry Information

Logging

Loggers

Ky Master Logger Program, Logging BMP's, Certification

Loggers

Youth

Youth Programming

Opportunities for forestry youth competitions or fields.

Youth Programs

CFWC

CFWC

Practices that contribute to sustainable forest management.

CFWC Information

Recent Publications

FORFS 25-03: Invasive Plant Outreach Series: Defining Invasive Species - Weeding out the Words

Ellen Crocker, Frannie Preston, Matthew Springer | Jan. 24, 2025


FORFS 24-10: Tips for Taking Mushroom Photos for Identification

Ellen Crocker, Megan Buland | Dec. 20, 2024


Kentucky Woodlands Magazine

Kentucky Woodlands Magazine

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Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
forestry.extension@uky.edu
(859) 257-7597

Extension Events

From the Woods Today Episodes

From The Woods Today: The Incredible Realm of Insects

Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology Department, is joining us once again by diving into the world of insects. With a wealth of knowledge, he will unveil the astonishing behaviors and their critical roles in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Dr. Larson will be sure to go into more facts about insects that you won’t want to miss!

Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, presents us with another installment of Tree of the Week.

From The Woods Today-Forest Pollinators: What They Do for Our Environment

This week we welcome Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Caroline Kane. Caroline is going to talk about the important role bees play in pollination and why they are so important to our environment and how you can support Kentucky native bees in your own backyard.

Also on tap...Laurie Thomas, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, presents us with another installment of Tree of the Week.

Pam Snyder, Kentucky Division of Forestry, talks about efforts that are being made to help tornado victims. Forest landowners, homeowners, and municipalities or communities impacted by the December 2021/January 2022 tornados can access technical forestry assistance and additional forestry services through the Tornado Strike Team.

From The Woods Today-KY Forest Industries Association: What It Does for Landowners

Are you seeing damage in your trees since the cicadas came to town? Something to worry about or not? Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology, joins us to explain whether or not this is an issue for your forests.

Also on tap... James Wright, Executive Director of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about transitioning into his new position, how KFIA operates by helping the industries of Kentucky. And finally Mike Silliman, Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters (KACF), joins us to talk about how a consulting forester can offer support to landowners by helping them make informed decisions about their woodlands.

Forestry Extension Videos

Forestry Introductions

This introduction will teach you the basics and more about our forests and why they are so very important to all of us.

From the Woods Today

A weekly internet show co-hosted by Renee' Williams and Billy Thomas along with the UK Forestry Extension team.

Why Manage Forests?

Being healthy is a good thing, and this no less so for our woodlands. Management is key to that healthy "lifestyle".

Forestry and Natural Resources Department
forestry.department@uky.edu
(859) 257-7596

Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
forestry.extension@uky.edu
(859) 257-7597

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