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Most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned—and what you do matters.Get the knowledge to:✔ Improve timber value✔ Create ...
05/29/2026

Most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned—and what you do matters.
Get the knowledge to:
✔ Improve timber value
✔ Create better wildlife habitat
✔ Manage your land with confidence

WOSC starts June 2.
7 short sessions. Big impact.
👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

05/29/2026

Did you know most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned? That means your management decisions matter—for wildlife, water, and future value. Learn how to make it healthier, more valuable, and better for wildlife—without leaving home. The Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course gives you the tools to manage your land with confidence. Starts June 2 - don't wait!

👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

White oaks are vital in Kentucky, but their regeneration is challenging. Representatives from the UK Department of Fores...
05/28/2026

White oaks are vital in Kentucky, but their regeneration is challenging. Representatives from the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources will discuss strategies for maintaining white oaks and introduce a new mobile app for white oak management during this webinar. To register visit https://www3.ca.uky.edu/worldpay/form/forestry-wosc/

Would you like to learn how to hunt? This free mentor hunt will take place on June 12. Register at http://bit.ly/43zKe...
05/28/2026

Would you like to learn how to hunt? This free mentor hunt will take place on June 12. Register at http://bit.ly/43zKeSF

We have over 90,000 miles of streams and rivers in Kentucky, and many of those are located on privately owned property. ...
05/27/2026

We have over 90,000 miles of streams and rivers in Kentucky, and many of those are located on privately owned property. Discover ways to safeguard the water quality in your woodlands. Join us for the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC) as we take a closer look at water quality. These online sessions are just $10 (for all 7 webinars) that connects you with forestry experts and gives you practical knowledge to help you better care for your woods.

https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

Rooting Out the Myths: Is Clear-cutting Always Bad for Wildlife? Clear-cutting often gets a bad reputation—and in some c...
05/26/2026

Rooting Out the Myths: Is Clear-cutting Always Bad for Wildlife? Clear-cutting often gets a bad reputation—and in some cases, concerns are valid. Seeing a stand of trees removed can feel alarming. However, the idea that clear-cutting is always harmful to wildlife is a myth. Like many forestry practices, its impact depends on how, where, and why it’s used. Join Dr. Matt Springer, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension as he lets us know how clear-cutting could be helpful for some wildlife. Learn more on From the Woods Today at 11 a.m. tomorrow.

Did you know most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned? That means your management decisions matter—for wildlife, wate...
05/26/2026

Did you know most Kentucky woodlands are privately owned? That means your management decisions matter—for wildlife, water, and future value. The Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course gives you the tools to manage your land with confidence. Starts June 2:
👉 https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

Take your woodland knowledge beyond the screen and into real-world action by attending the in-person events offered thro...
05/25/2026

Take your woodland knowledge beyond the screen and into real-world action by attending the in-person events offered through the 2026 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC). After building your foundation through engaging online sessions, WOSC invites you to step into the field—where concepts become practice. Register now for the WOSC at https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

Join Alexandra Blevins, Kentucky Division of Forestry’s Forest Health Program Coordinator, for a discussion about invasi...
05/20/2026

Join Alexandra Blevins, Kentucky Division of Forestry’s Forest Health Program Coordinator, for a discussion about invasive threats to our woodlands. Invasive species come in all forms and fashions here in the Commonwealth and we will touch on an invasive plant, an invasive insect, and an invasive pathogen currently impacting our state. Tune in for more on 5/20 at 11 a.m. on FromtheWoodsToday.com

Many woodland owners are interested in enhancing their property to benefit wildlife which can go hand in hand with woodl...
05/15/2026

Many woodland owners are interested in enhancing their property to benefit wildlife which can go hand in hand with woodland management practices. Learn more at the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course that was designed to assist Kentucky’s woodland owners in the care and management of their woodland resources! Visit https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc for more information.

Amphibians play a vital role in Kentucky’s forests and waterways. Join Dr. Steve Price, UK Forestry and Natural Resource...
05/13/2026

Amphibians play a vital role in Kentucky’s forests and waterways. Join Dr. Steve Price, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Department Chair and Professor of Stream and Riparian Ecology, as he breaks down why these frogs, toads, and salamanders are so important to our forests and streams on From the Woods Today at 11 a.m. on 5/13/26.

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