| 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. |
 Kentucky Woodlands Magazine (Vol. 6 Issue 2) Now Available! UK Forestry Extension and the Kentucky Division of Forestry are pleased to announce that the latest issue of Kentucky Woodlands Magazine is now available at the link below. This issue contains several articles on urban forestry topics including soils as well as protecting new tree plantings. The complete issue along with all past issues can be found at www.ca.uky.edu/KYWoodlandsmagazine/about.php. |
 Hart County Forestry
and Wildlife Field Day
For those near Hart County this Thursday (Nov. 3), there will be a forestry and wildlife field day on the Charlie Williams Tree Farm near Munfordville. The program runs from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Central Time) and is FREE. Please pre-register by Wednesday morning by calling 270.524.2451 or 859.257.7597.
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Tax Tips for Landowners for the 2011 Tax Year
Each year the U.S. Forest Service releases a bulletin that summarizes federal income tax provisions as they relate to woodland property. Linda Wang, national Timber Tax Specialist, and John Green, Research Forester with the Southern Research Station, recently released the 2011 version. This bulletin can found at www.ca.uky.edu/forestryextension/publications_newpublications.php. |
 Kentucky Native Plant and Wildlife Blog
Dr. Tom Barnes, UK Forestry Extension Wildlife Professor, has developed a blog that addresses a variety of Kentucky native plant and wildlife topics. Want to learn more about using native plants in the landscape? Issues related to invasive exotic plants? Urban wildlife management and wildlife damage management? Check it out at http://kentuckynativeplantandwildlife.blogspot.com/ |
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Forestry Fall Webinar Series
UK Forestry Extension has two Forestry Fall Webinars left in the series. On November 22, Shiitake Mushroom Production will be held and on November 29, Wildlife Damage: Control and Management. The webinars will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time) at various County Extension Offices. To find a hosting county near you, visit www.ca.uky.edu/forestryextension/fallwebinars.php |
 4-H Forestry Field Days
Students from Barren, Warren, Nelson, Metcalfe, Allen, Hart, Monroe, Carter, Whitley, Montgomery, Simpson, Calloway, Livingston, and Magoffin counties participated in 4-H Forestry Field Days this month. Students tested their skills at tree identification and measurements, compass and pacing and forest evaluation. If your county or organization would like to participate in the Senior 4-H level in February, please contact Doug McLaren or Terry Conners at 859.257.7597. |
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