UK Forestry Extension

09/19/2026

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Wood has been used to build homes and other structures for thousands of years. Now, new technology is allowing builders to use it in ways that would have been difficult to imagine just a few decades ago.

09/18/2026

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09/18/2026

Discover the future of building with wood through expert-led sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on exhibits — all in the heart of the Bluegrass. KYMassTimber.com

09/14/2026

Ever wondered if that black bird is a crow or a raven? Join us for this segment of Wings of Kentucky as Dr. DJ McNeil, breaks down the key differences between crows and ravens, from their size and calls to their flight patterns. Plus, did you know there are two species of crows found in Kentucky? Dr. McNeil will also explain how to tell them apart!

Whether you're a bird enthusiast or just curious about the wildlife around you, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Go to FromtheWoodsToday.com at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to view this segment live.

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.