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| 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 3) 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 online.
This issue contains several fire articles including: prescribed fire, wildfire, and how to keep your home safe from wildfire. The complete issue along with all past issues can be found online by clicking here. |
Kentucky 4-H Forestry
Competition and Training
 UK Forestry Extension will be hosting the Kentucky 4-H Forestry Competition and Training on March 5 at the UK Arboretum in Lexington, KY. The winning team will have the opportunity to compete in the National 4-H Forestry Invitational held in Weston, WV on July 22-26. For more information contact Doug McLaren at doug.mclaren@uky.edu or Terry Conners at terry.conners@uky.edu
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Managing Woodlands
for Speciality Forest Products
Properly managing woodlands can yield more than just timber products. Under a well-managed forest canopy, an abundance  of specialty forest crops and products are achievable. To help woodland owners and natural resources professionals discover alternative income sources, the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Cooperative Extension Service, along with Rural Action Inc., are hosting a one-day workshop on March 9 at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability in Jackson, KY. Click here or on the image for brochure. |
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Ohio River Valley
Woodland and Wildlife Workshop Register now for the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop to be held on March 24. This workshop will provide woodland owners, with forestry and wildlife related educational opportunities from forestry and wildlife experts from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. The workshop will be held at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center in Mason, OH. Visit www.tristatewoods.org to register or for more information. |
 One Acre at a Time:
Woodland Owner Seminar
Join us for this special seminar on March 27 in Lagrange, KY and learn about issues that are important to Kentucky's woodland owners. Whether you live on your woodlands or not they are a valuable resource worthy of your attention. As a result of attending this program, you will gain a better understanding of the importance of owning and managing woodlands, how to keep them healthy, how to manage for wildlife, and how to sell timber. Preregistration can be made in advance at any of the hosting county extension offices: Oldham, Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble. For more information visit click here or call 502.222.9453 |
Kentucky Woodland Owners
Association Annual Meeting
Register now for the Kentucky Woodland Owners Association and Foundation Annual Meeting to be held April 10 - 11 at Pennyrile State Resort Park, in Hopkins County. This meeting provides a resource packed and enjoyable setting for woodland owners to interact with forestry professionals and peers about issues of concern and topics of interest regarding the management of their properties. Visit http://www.kwoa.net/annualmeet.htm to register or for more information. |
 Got Cedar: Now What?
The "Got Cedar: Now what?" program is designed to assist landowners that have redcedar on their property and are not sure of what to do with it. By attending this program, you will gain an understanding of the redcedar markets, how to manage and harvest redcedar, and how to go about selling it. The program will be held at the Kenton County Extension Office on April 30. Click here for more information or call 859.356.3155. |
Thank you!
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