Kentucky Woodlands E-News

September 2015

For those who own, care for, and depend on Kentucky's Woodlands

In This Issue

Woodland Owner Educational Programs at the Kentucky Wood Expo

Kentucky Woodland Owners Short

Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day

Extension Calendar

September 26, 2015
KY Woodland Owners Short Course
Rowan/Carter counties
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
INFO: 859.257.7597

Click here for more information.

October 8, 2015
KY Tree Farmer of the Year
Flying Rooster Tree Farm
2 -6 p.m.
INFO: 859.257.7597
Click here for more information.

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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.

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Woodland Owner Educational Programs at the Kentucky Wood Expo

UK Forestry Extension is excited to announce numerous educational activities that we are coordinating September 18-19 at the Kentucky Wood Expo held at Masterson Station Park in Lexington. All programs are free, but do require the purchase of a Kentucky Wood Expo admission ticket ($7 at the gate or $5 in advance).

The One Acre at a Time woodland owner seminar will be held on the morning of Saturday, September 19. Learn more about this program by clicking here.

On Saturday afternoon we will be conducting a Cutting

and Moving Logs Using ATVs and Tractors program. Learn more about this program by visiting here.

Also on Saturday, build your own cutting board and bird feeders and take classes on tree and wood identification. Learn more about these programs by visiting here or for general Kentucky Wood Expo information, click here.

Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course held in Rowan/Carter counties on Sept. 26

The final Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course of 2015 will be held on September 26 in Rowan/Carter counties so please register now by clicking here! The East Region Woodland Owners Short Course will take place at the Hayes Crossing Fire Department in Rowan County and Lynn Johnson Tree Farm in Carter County. We will be covering a wide variety of topics to help woodland owners get the most out of their ownership experience.

Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day October 8 in Whitley County

Make plans to join us for a farm tour and celebration of the Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day. We will be gathering in Whitley County on the afternoon of October 8 to tour the Flying Rooster Tree Farm to learn about all the great work they have been doing to sustainably manage the property. For more information please click here and please pre-register by calling 859.257.7597 because we will be serving dinner sponsored by the Kentucky Tree Farm Committee.

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