Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Woodland Education
About the 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for BeginnersThe 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for Beginners was targeted at Kentucky’s private woodland owners and designed to assist private woodland owners in the management of their woodlands, as well as, those with an interest in forests and wildlife. It was a partnership of UK Forestry Extension and numerous Forestry Extension Units from other nearby universities and the Southern Reg
Author: Kevin Lyons
The 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for Beginners was targeted at Kentucky’s private woodland owners and designed to assist private woodland owners in the management of their woodlands as well as those with an interest in forests and wildlife. The program was web-based using the Blackboard Collaborate and ZOOM webinar systems and offered five evenings of educational programming broadcast to each hosting county extension office.February 21, 2019. Getting to Know
Author: David Hull
Because environmental issues are constantly grabbing headlines, and because of the "back to nature" movement becoming more mainstream in our society, the Gallatin County Extension Service has provided the residents of Gallatin County many environmental education and enrichment opportunities during the course of the year. Highlighted below are a few examples of the programming offered.3 Wildflower educational walks at Hartig Park2 Fall tree identification walks at Hartig Park"
In 2014, the Hartig Family offered, free of charge, over 530 acres of land to Gallatin County with the conditions that the land would never be sold or developed for housing or commercial use. In other words, they wanted it to stay a green-space.The county accepted the gift, but really had no clear idea of how to best utilize the gift. The Judge Executive at that time of Gallatin County approached the Gallatin County Extension Service (Ag Agent) and asked that we take a leadership role in definin
Author: Christin Herbst
According to the 2016 Forestry Inventory and Analysis performed by the US Forest Service and the Kentucky Division of Forestry, Carroll County has 25,650 forested acres (29% of the total acreage in the county) with 100% of those acres privately owned. There is an average of 3,952 board feet per forested acre of sawtimber trees. The total tree grade volume (Doyle Log Rule) is 101,378,835, of which 7.55% are Grade 1, 71.86% are Grade 2, 13.36% are Grade 3, and 7.23% are below Grade 3.B
Author: William Thomas
The overarching goal of the UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension program is to provide current, applicable, information on the sustained use and management of the state’s forest and natural resources to elevate the quality of life of the people of Kentucky. This goal is especially important because nearly half of Kentucky is considered forestland. In recognition of the positive impacts the UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension program has had we received the 2018 National Fami
The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Extension team worked with Forestry and Natural Resource professionals from across the southeast US to deliver a regional educational program for woodland owners. The program goal was to empower woodland owners to undertake environmental and forest health actions by increasing their awareness, experience, and access to technical and financial resources. The educational series consisted of five programs on: “Getting to
Author: Brandon Sears
Forested land in Kentucky is vitally important to the economy, wildlife habitat and quality of life for residents. It comprises nearly twelve million acres or 47% of the state and provides 37,500 jobs from 1,125 wood industries in 112 counties. Kentucky forest industries ship $6.4 billion in products each year. It is estimated that $1.5 billion is spent annually on fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. Interestingly, 78% of Kentucky’s timberland is privately owned.In Madison County, 29%
Author: DJ Scully
The following testimonials demonstrate the value of Environmental Stewardship Grants to communities. The grant program was created by DJ Scully, Campbell County Extension Agent for Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and is funded by the Extension District Board. “To whom it may concern: My name is Ed Davis and I am currently the president of The Westside Citizen's Coalition, the neighborhood organization for the west side of Newport, Kentucky. During the
Author: Sarah Fannin
Forestry and woodland operations are a significant contributor to the rural economy of Morgan County and East Kentucky. Via the UK Department of Forestry’s Woodland Owners Short Course, Extension prepares property owners to manage their woodlands, add value to their property and address challenges, while protecting the environment. In August, in partnership with UK Forestry and several other public/private organizations, Morgan County Extension hosted its first ever short cours
Author: Philip Konopka
About the 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for BeginnersThe 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for Beginners was targeted at Kentucky’s private woodland owners and designed to assist private woodland owners in the management of their woodlands as well as those with an interest in forests and wildlife. It was a partnership of UK Forestry Extension and numerous Forestry Extension Units from other nearby universities and the Southern Regio
Author: Jeffrey Casada
According to Kentucky Agriculture Statistics, Clay County has 301,000 acres of total land mass with 263,849 acres that is forested. Seventy percent of the forested land is controlled by private land owners. The Kentucky Division of Forestry reports that 67% of the measured timber is Grade 3 or below, and as such is not managed for either wildlife, recreation or timber activities. With this in mind, the Clay County Extension Service hosted the 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webin
Author: Gregory Comer
The timber industry in Ohio County is of major economic importance to landowners, with about 47% of the county’s landmass (178,213 acres) still in trees, as well as, employers, with 7 wood industry facilities in the county. Kentucky’s largest primary wood industry, Dunaway Timber, is located in the county. These primary wood industries are supported by the 50-60 Master Loggers located in Ohio County, which must maintain a level of educational CEU’s to r
Author: Traci Johnson
Educational programs that strengthen agriculture production skills are a continued priority identified by Oldham County’s Extension and Agriculture Councils. An agriculture commodity that is sometimes overlooked is woodlands. Wooded areas are not only important for habitat, but managed correctly, these can also be an economically important part of any farm operation.The most recent Kentucky Forest Inventory, taken in 2016 by the U.S. Forest Service and the Kentucky Division of
Author: Richard Cristan
Dr. Richard Cristan with Scott Hankla on the Hankla property in Boyle County.Bush honeysuckle (green shrubs) on the left side of the stream on the Hankla property flown in April 2019.Drones and drone related technology are being incorporated into many different fields. The use of drones in forestry is still being explored and Dr. Richard Cristan at Kentucky State University has been incorporating drones into his Extension program. Dr. Cristan has been working with forest landowners throughout th
Author: Charles May
The Perry County Extension Service was a host site for the 2019 Getting to Know Your Woodlands Webinar Series. This was a Primer that targeted Beginners of Kentucky’s private woodland owners. Since Perry County is close to 80 % forested, this was a perfect fit. It was designed to assist private woodland owners in the management of their woodlands as well as those with an interest in forest wildlife.The Webinar was a partnership of UK Forestry Extension and numerous Forestry Extension Units
Author: Michele Stanton
Like an old-fashioned barn-raising illustrates, it is sometimes easier to accomplish a large project in a short time if there are many willing hands. Additionally, collaboration with other community partners helps both Extension and the communities it serves, both to reach common goals and to accomplish projects much more quickly.Earlier this month, Kenton County Cooperative Extension Horticulture collaborated with seven different community organizations to plant trees on the site of its n
Author: Andrea Stith
Barren County is home to 61,517 acres of forest land of which 82% is privately owned. The Barren County Extension Service worked with the University of Kentucky to provide a five part “Woodlands Webinar Series: A Primer for Beginners.” The 2019 series targeted Kentucky’s private woodland owners and was designed to assist private woodland owners in the management of their woodlands as well as those with an interest in forests and wildlife. It was a partnership of UK Forest
