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Extension Calendar
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April 30, 2012
Got Cedar: Now What?
Kenton County
Extension Office
May 5, 2012
Wood ID
Woodcraft,
Lexington, KY
859.257.2463
May 12, 2012
Gary McInturf Sawmill Open House
Lawrenceburg, KY
859.257.2463
May 17, 2012
Edmonson Co. Forestry and Wildlife Field Day
May 19, 2012
Wood Magic
McConnell Springs Founders' Day
Lexington, KY
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
859.225.4073
June 11-15, 2012
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center
August 4, 2012
East Region Woodland Owners Short Course,
Whitley County
August 11, 2012
West Region Woodland Owners Short Course,
Marshall County
August 25, 2012
Central Region Woodland Owners Short Course,
Franklin/Shelby Counties
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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 programs 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 Snake Identification
Website available!
Did you know that there are 33 snakes known to occur in Kentucky but only four of those are venomous? Dr. Tom Barnes, UK Forestry Extension professor has developed the Kentucky Snake Identification website www.kentuckysnakes.org
to make field identification of Kentucky snakes much easier. |
Woodland Owners Short Course
Dates and Locations Set
The 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC)  regional dates and locations have been set. Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us for the WOSC held in your region. The WOSC is a great opportunity for you and your family to learn how to enhance your woodland ownership experience and get your questions answered about your woodlands. Additional information and registration will be available near the end of May by clicking here.
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August 4, 2012
East Region Woodland  Owners Short Course, Whitley County
August 11, 2012
West Region Woodland Owners Short Course, Marshall County
August 25, 2012
Central Region Woodland Owners Short Course, Franklin/Shelby Counties
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Edmonson County Forestry and Wildlife Field Day May 17
 A forestry and wildlife Field Day will be held at the Perry and Margaret Sebaugh Tree Farm on May 17 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The focus of the field day will be on: Tree Planting, Hunt Leasing, Invasive Species Control, Crop Tree Management, Wildlife and Woodlands, Karst Topography and Logging Best Management Practices. This field day is FREE and includes a meal, but pre-registration by May 14 is requested by calling 270.597.3628 or 859.257.7597.
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Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program will be held June 11-15 at Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center near Somerset. This week-long experience for high school students concentrates on forest management and related subjects such as civil engineering, entomology, soil science, wildlife habitat assessment, and water quality. Find out more by clicking here.
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Center for Forest and Wood Certification
is now Open!
The Center for Forest and Wood Certification (CFWC) is now open to woodland owners, loggers, and forest products industries to participate in certification in a sustainable and affordable manner. The CFWC builds regional forest and wood certification capacity through the delivery of unbiased information; technical assistance; and the development of programs. Find out more by visiting
http://forestcertificationcenter.org/
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 2012 is the Year of Kentucky's Forests
The Year of Kentucky's Forests is a year-long celebration to honor the Kentucky Division of Forestry's centennial as well as to encourage all citizens and communities to sustainably manage Kentucky's trees and forests. For more information about the division's history and centennial activities, please visit their website by clicking here.
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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. The program will be held at the Kenton County Extension Office on April 30, starting at 7 p.m. Call 859.356.3155 to register or for more information. Click here for more information.
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Thank you!
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