News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course returns with webinars, field sessions for landowners
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky program connects woodland owners with practical forestry, wildlife and land management resources
University of Kentucky student who founded The Thrifty Cat will continue sustainability efforts after graduation
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Bailey Vandiver
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Olivia Smith will graduate in May 2026 from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
The public helps University of Kentucky scientists uncover what two common backyard hawks really like to eat
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Jordan Strickler
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UK study shows Cooper’s hawks and sharp-shinned hawks are mostly bird hunters, with doves and songbirds high on the menu.
From mussels to mudpuppies, UK Forestry and Natural Resources chair is performing his dream research
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Jordan Strickler
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Freshwater mussels are disappearing, yet no one is certain why. Steve Price aims to find out.
‘Safety comes from experience’: UK Forest Fire Field Day provides students with essential firefighting skills
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Christopher Carney
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The University of Kentucky Forest Fire Field Day trains students on fire safety, getting them one step closer to fighting forest fires.
University of Kentucky taps Steven Price to lead Forestry and Natural Resources Department
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Christopher Carney
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Dr. Steven Price is the new Department Chair of the Forestry and Natural Resources Department at the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program opens 2026 applications for unique experience at Robinson Forest
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Jordan Strickler
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The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program gives high school students seeking practical experience in forestry, entomology and wildlife a head start.
Kentucky Forest Health Conference returns to Lexington Feb. 17
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Jordan Strickler
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Foresters, woodland owners and land managers meet to learn what forestry researchers, field specialists are seeing across the state.
UK researchers track snake fungal disease in Kentucky, testing whether infections reduce survival
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Jordan Strickler
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Snakes are essential to the world’s ecosystems, but is a fungal disease putting them in danger?
Kentucky’s diversified agriculture faces split outlook: UK economists point to livestock strength and row crop strain in 2026
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky economists project near-record level cash receipts for 2025 thanks to soaring cattle, poultry and equine markets, but net farm income is expected to drop in 2026 without additional government assistance.