Laurie Thomas
218 Thomas Poe Cooper Building
730 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40546-0073
Last Revised: Jun 21st, 2023
Professional Biography
Extension Responsibilities
To provide forestry and natural resource education programs that raise the awareness and importance of Kentucky’s forests. Educational programming efforts are geared for youth and adults across the state.
Programs include:
- Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
- 4-H Forestry programs
- 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy
- 4-H / FFA Win With Wood
- Ohio Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop
- Woodland Owners Short Course
- Forestry Webinar Series
Education
M.S., Forestry, University of Kentucky, 1996
B.S., Forestry, University of Kentucky, 1993
Course Instruction
FOR 100:
Forests and Forestry
(3)
Course Description: This course covers the interrelated components of forests as well as their growth and importance. Also covered are the general fields of professional forestry including policies, management practices and utilization. Applies to the UK Core requirement: Int Inquiry in Nat/Phys/Math Sciences
Term(s) Taught: Fall
Term(s) Taught: Fall
