| Kentucky Woodlands E-News is published by the University of Kentucky Forestry Extension group. This periodic E-News will share up-to-date information about workshops, webinars, and other items of interest to woodland owners, the wood industry, and those that want to learn more about the amazing woodland resource in Kentucky. |
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Kentucky Woodlands E-News
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Biomass Workshops - July 12, 13, and 14
Energy wood can be harvested as an additional step during traditional sawtimber harvests to create many different energy products including liquid fuels. Make plans to join us for a energy wood program designed for woodland owners and Master Loggers (CEUs available). The program will be held on July 12 in Princeton, July 13 in London, and July 14 in Morehead. Visit UK Forestry Extension to register and for more information. |
2011 Woodland Owners Short Course The 2011 Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to learn how to enhance your woodland ownership experience. The WOSC has a programming track for new woodland owners as well as experienced woodland owners. More than ten forestry, wildlife, and natural resource organizations are working together to present this year's program. Woodlands are an important asset worthy of our care. Learn more about the 2011 WOSC by clicking here. |
 How to Find and Photograph Kentucky Wildflowers Now Available |
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Logging and Permits -
What Is On the Horizon?
The recent decision in the NEDC vs. Brown by the Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals (Court) has been widely distributed throughout the forestry community in the U.S. It functionally removes the silvicultural exemption from the Clean Water Act (CWA) and determines that forest roads that collect storm water runoff, channel it, and deliver it directly or indirectly to streams and rivers are a point source of pollution. To read more click here. |
Kentucky Forest
Leadership Program
The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program began over 50 years ago and has evolved during that time. The program is designed for high school students completing their sophomore and junior years. This week-long experience concentrates on forest management and related subjects. The program is held during the second week of June. We'd love to see your high school student next year. For more information, click here. |
UK Forestry Blog Spot - Check it out
Check out the UK Forestry Extension Blog at http://ukforestryextension.blogspot.com for opinions and analysis of issues important to forestry and woodland owners in Kentucky. |
