University of Kentucky Wood E-News

08/31/2026

This summer, Powell Valley Millwork hosted the ForestryWorks KY Field Course students. While on a tour of the Clay City facility, the students learned about secondary wood products, technological advancements in manufacturing, and all of the people that work together to complete a goal. The students witnessed the variety of careers involved in manufacturing wood products, and they had conversations about their own career ambitions.

Thank you to Powell Valley Millwork for helping to guide the students' futures in forestry!

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If you are a forest industry professional in Kentucky and would like to get involved in shaping the next generation of forest workers, reach out to Frannie Preston at [email protected]

08/25/2026

The Regional Cross-Laminated Timber Conference (RCLT) brings together professionals from across the forest products, construction, design, engineering, manufacturing, and economic development communities to explore the expanding opportunities in mass timber and cross-laminated timber construction.

Join us October 12-14, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, for three days of education, networking, and collaboration with leaders advancing modern wood construction.

https://kymasstimber.mgcafe.uky.edu/conference-2026 to learn more.

08/21/2026

Registration is now open for the University of Kentucky Kiln Drying Short Course:
https://www3.ca.uky.edu/worldpay/form/forestry-dry-kiln-workshop/

08/04/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our fall events are just around the corner. Registration information is coming soon. University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Robinson Wood Utilization Center - RCARS

06/29/2026

Students at the 2026 ForestryWorks Field Course reached new heights as they started to explore what forestry means. They learned how to identify and measure trees, take inventory of a forest plot, and assess silvicultural methods.

06/15/2026

Students at the 2026 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference spent two days learning all about forestry and wood products. They started out by learning about forest ecosystems through tree ID, tree measurement, and a bird survey. They discussed how sustainable timber harvesting benefits both humans and wildlife.

The students got to have a hands-on experience learning about the science of making wood products. They made cheese blocks and houses for mason bees.

Throughout both days, students learned about careers in the forest industry that aligned with their interests and goals.

06/05/2026

A great program at the Robinson Center today, June 5th.

Heads UP and mark your calendars! Registration is on site with FREE safety equipment to the first 75 to sign in. Don't miss out!

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Robinson Wood Utilization Center - RCARS

05/31/2026

Heads UP and mark your calendars! Registration is on site with FREE safety equipment to the first 75 to sign in. Don't miss out!

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Robinson Wood Utilization Center - RCARS

04/15/2026

04/10/2026

Campus Woods!

University of Kentucky architecture students in the College of Design have created an art exhibit that they hope brings peace and comfort to visitors passing through the lobby of the Albert B. Chandler Hospital.