Tree Farmer of the Year shows off well-managed woodlands

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 16, 2018

Clifton Taylor wrote his first management plan in 1972 and entered the tree farm system in 1974. Not many people nationwide can say they’ve been in the tree farm system for as long as the Taylors.

Tree Week: a family-friendly week overflowing with activities

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 12, 2018

Too big to be contained within a mere seven days, Tree Week will offer family-friendly educational, recreational and community activities for all ages and interests Oct. 6 - 14.

Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day highlights Clifton Taylor family farm

Published on Sep. 11, 2018

the field day will focus on Taylor's Elk Cave Farms, its forest stand improvement and oak regeneration and timber production and harvests.

Mountain Fest celebrates mountain life in its many colors

Published on Sep. 10, 2018

The University of Kentucky Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability ushers in autumn and celebrates mountain life with Mountain Fest, Sept. 18-22.

UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment announces administrative transitions

Published on Aug. 17, 2018

Three members of the college are now serving in new roles.

Equipment demo targets woodland owners interested in small-scale harvesting

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 13, 2018

A demonstration of small-scale logging equipment will take place on the Walt Rybka Farm near Morehead from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15.

Tree researchers gather in Lexington to share work in saving native trees

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 27, 2018

The public is invited to hear about the work being done to save and restore iconic native trees to the landscape during a free, public seminar, Forests of the Future, July 11 at the Fayette County Extension office.

UK offers short course on woodland care and management

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 11, 2018

Woodland owners who are wondering how to get the most from their property can benefit from attending one of three University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service short courses tailored to their region.

UK adds new doctorate in forest and natural resources

By Trey Melcher
Published on Jun. 6, 2018

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new Forestry and Natural Resources degree.its last meeting.

UK extension helps livestock producers deter black vultures

By Jeff Franklin
Published on Mar. 14, 2018

Black vultures can be devastating to livestock