UK Forestry Extension

09/10/2026

Check out these upcoming wood-related events and opportunities from University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Forest Products Specialist Chad Niman.
Watch the video to learn more: https://youtu.be/-F4lS1TenuU

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09/08/2026

Looking for your next outdoor adventure? From the Woods Today will feature Kentucky Outdoors, a new partnership between the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry & Natural Resources and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources focused on hunting, fishing, shooting sports, wild game cooking, and outdoor education. 

Join Dr. Matt Springer, Jacob Coleman, Andy McQueen, and Jann Knappage from the Department of Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension as they discuss how Kentucky Outdoors is connecting people with opportunities to hunt, fish, participate in shooting sports, and learn more about wild game preparation and outdoor recreation. Join us on 9/9 at 11 a.m. at FromtheWoodsToday.com

09/07/2026

Last week on From the Woods Today, we explored Best Management Practices in forestry and logging. Learn how BMPs help protect water quality, reduce erosion, and support healthy forests, plus how drone technology is giving landowners a new perspective on forestry practices across the landscape.

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09/04/2026

Join us October 12-14 at the Regional Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Conference in Lexington, KY and hear from Dr. Patricia Layton, an internationally recognized leader in forestry and mass timber. As a Clemson University professor and co-founder of the Wood Utilization + Design Institute, Dr. Layton brings decades of experience in sustainable forestry, wood utilization, and innovative mass timber construction. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most respected voices and connect with professionals shaping the future of wood construction.

Visit kymasstimber.com for more information.

09/01/2026

This week on From the Woods Today, we're joined by Beth Williams, Kentucky Master Logger Coordinator, to discuss the importance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in forestry and logging operations. BMPs help protect water quality, reduce erosion, and ensure that Kentucky's forests remain healthy and productive. Beth will share how these practices are implemented on the ground and why they play such a critical role in forest management.

Also on tap: Dr. Manisha Parajuli from Kentucky State University's School of Agriculture and Natural Resources joins us to discuss how drone technology is being used to monitor BMPs and give landowners a bird's-eye view of forestry practices.

Watch on FromtheWoodsToday.com on 9/2 at 11 a.m.

08/30/2026

Learn more about this Pesky Plant at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7yTEkfUbS8

08/29/2026

Do you own woodland or have an interest in forestry? Join us for the Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day at Portia and Jerry Brown's Tree Farm in Grayson County!

You'll learn about: Forestry planning and management, building resilient forests through silviculture, and financial and technical assistance opportunities

Come see firsthand how active forest management can benefit your woods and future generations.

To register, scan the QR code or call 270-259-3492 or 859-257-7597.

08/27/2026

Cook Wild Kentucky was at the State Fair yesterday presenting a carp salad. Cook Wild Kentucky has the overall goal of increasing the awareness and use of Kentucky's wild game and fish.

The program is a partnership with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and multiple departments and Extension teams within the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. If you would like to make this recipe visit https://kentucky-outdoors.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-state-fair-recipe

08/25/2026

This week on From the Woods Today, learn why some areas are full of wildlife while others seem quiet. The answer often come down to how our landscapes are owned and managed. Join Jacob Stewart, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, as he explores how land ownership patterns and land-use decisions shape wildlife habitat across Kentucky. From family forests and farms to public lands and developed areas, every management choice influences where wildlife can find food, cover, and places to thrive.

Join us at FromtheWoodsToday.com on August 26 at 11 a.m.