Success Story - Kentucky ForestryWorks Education Training and Certification Program Launch

Kentucky ForestryWorks Education Training and Certification Program Launch

Planning Unit: Forestry

Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Kentucky ForestryWorks is an educational training and certificate program focused on forestry, wood industry and logging career opportunities and skillsets. The educational committee is busy promoting upcoming educational opportunities and resources available for high school students and teachers to learn more about the hardwood forests of Kentucky and the related career fields. Kentucky ForestryWorks is a partnership between UK Forestry Extension, Kentucky Division of Forestry, and Kentucky Forest Industries Association.

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Ohio Valley Lumber Drying Association Celebrates 40 years of Providing Wood Drying Education

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about 5 months ago by Chad Niman

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Stories by Forestry

Ohio Valley Lumber Drying Association Celebrates 40 years of Providing Wood Drying Education

about 5 months ago by Chad Niman

Drying of lumber is a meticulous process that can be very costly if done incorrectly. Thus, the need... Read More

White Oak Barrel Stave Seasoning and Degrade Assistance Continues- Over $50 Million Saved/Earned as Stave Drying Study Completed at the Wood Utilization Center in Breathitt County KY (RCARS)

about 5 months ago by Chad Niman

The Bourbon industry has been booming in Kentucky and long-term availability of White oak wood for b... Read More