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.
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 Registration for the Woodland Owners Short Course now OPEN!Register now for the 2012 Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC). The WOSC is one of the best woodland educational opportunities available in the state for woodland owners; however, anyone with an interest in forestry or wildlife will benefit from attending. Register now by clicking here. 
August 4, 2012
Whitley County
August 11, 2012
Marshall County
August 25, 2012
Franklin/Shelby counties
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Center for Forest and Wood Certification Completes First Cooperating Forester Training
The Center for Forest and Wood Certification recently completed its first Cooperating Forester training. These foresters are now eligible to submit forest and woodland  owner management plans for inclusion into the Center's Forest Stewardship Council and American Tree Farm System group forest management certificates. For a complete list of Cooperating Foresters click here.
If you're considering getting your woodlands certified, review the list of Cooperating Foresters and contact them to get the process started! Woodland owners can also contact the Center by e-mail or toll-free (855-579-2690) if you have any questions.
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Forestry Economic Impact in Kentucky
Anyone that has been around the state of Kentucky can readily see that trees and woodlands are a large part of the landscape (more so in some parts of the state) but few could tell you how much of an  economic impact all those trees have on the state's economy. Efforts are currently underway by a team of extension and research personnel from the University of Kentucky's Departments of Forestry and Agriculture Economics in the College of Agriculture to gain a better understanding of the full economic impact that forestry has in Kentucky. A report is being prepared for the Kentucky Agricultural Economic Outlook for 2013 that is distributed at Kentucky Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in December.
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Summer Firewood Tips
While a warming fire is not likely on your current wish list, it very well may be when winter rolls in. However, the months of July and August are probably too  late to think about which trees to have cut down for the upcoming firewood season. Properly "seasoned" firewood is like a fine wine -- both improve with aging. Firewood needs to be cut, split and stacked for a minimum of six months to be properly dried for optimal performance. For more about firewood and which species are the best check out this article from Kentucky Woodlands Magazine.
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Honoring Pete McNeill and Other Kentucky Forestry Leaders
Representatives from several Kentucky
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Pete McNeill
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forestry organizations met recently with the family of Pete McNeill, noted forestry ambassador and leader, who passed away last month. This group expressed interest in establishing an endowment to support the advancement of forestry education by funding students at the University of Kentucky's Forestry Department in the College of Agriculture. The group is working to finalize the details of this endowment, which will ultimately honor Pete, and at the request of the family, other leaders from the forestry community in perpetuity. For more information contact Billy Thomas or 859.257.9153.
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