News Archive: Forestry & Natural Resources
From the skies to the forests, this UK staff member and graduate always “Aims High”
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Jordan Strickler
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Inspired by his family’s military careers, Billy Thomas’ transition from civilian to Air Force security specialist was not merely a career shift but a transformative experience that continues to shape his values and aspirations today.
University of Kentucky celebrates green legacy with The Arboretum’s 32nd Arbor Day event
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Jordan Strickler
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National Arbor Day is traditionally in April, but Kentucky celebrates in the fall.
Reviving Kentucky's sweet tradition: University of Kentucky to host maple syrup workshop
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Jordan Strickler
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Workshop attendees will immerse themselves in the world of the state’s maple syrup industry
Tree Week brings people and nature together
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Jordan Strickler
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The sixth-annual Tree Week celebrates greenspaces that surround us.
UK students receive immersive Costa Rican educational experience of a lifetime
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky students recently completed a study-abroad trip to Costa Rica, immersing themselves in the nation's rich ecological diversity and innovative sustainability practices.
UK hosts laurel wilt disease workshops
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Jordan Strickler
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Laurel wilt, a devastating fungal disease, poses a significant threat to certain native Kentucky trees.
Unlock the potential of your woodlands with the Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course
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Jordan Strickler
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UK's course offers numerous opportunities for woodland owners and those with an interest in the state’s woodlands, wildlife and natural resources.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
Kentucky professor collaborates with U.S. consulate general to mitigate Australian climate change
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Jordan Strickler
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Two University of Kentucky alumni are making a difference Down Under by promoting ecological restoration.
University of Kentucky Arbor Day event inspires planting native trees and environmental conservation
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and the Kentucky Division of Forestry celebrated Arbor Day this year at the university’s Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability in Breathitt County.