Party for the Planet at The Arboretum

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 13, 2017

The party lasts through April and into May.

Register early for teen forest leadership program

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 28, 2017

The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, June 4-9, provides learning experiences in forestry, entomology and wildlife for students entering their junior or senior year of high school.

Public seminars to throw light on urban forests

Published on Mar. 13, 2017

Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.

Prolonged freezing temps could damage Kentucky crops

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 10, 2017

Risk of freeze damage is significant.

Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs

Published on Feb. 6, 2017

After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.

UK snake ID website sheds old skin for new, more informative one

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 2, 2017

The Department of Forestry's updated snake ID website has enough information to satisfy anyone who might have a question concerning the slitherer cutting across their patio or field.

UK forum to discuss poultry litter BMPs

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 17, 2017

At the forum, growers can hear how other producers are using poultry litter in their operations.

UK students provide monarchs a rest stop and nursery

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 15, 2016

Faced by numerous threats, monarch butterfly populations are in decline. UK graduate student Jerrod Penn spearheaded a project to help the pollinator.

Study shows importance of sustainable agriculture in preserving Gulf ecosystem

By Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 4, 2016

Sustainable agricultural practices are helping to slow the increase of dissolved organic carbon entering the Gulf of Mexico from the Mississippi River.

UK research validates, tweaks BMPs for woodlands

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Oct. 4, 2016

UK forestry researchers have determined which the best management practices that are most effective in protecting woodland waterways from the effects of logging.