Extension/Outreach
Forestry and Natural Resources
Cooperative Extension
The University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service Forestry and Natural Resources programs deliver knowledge, insight, and solutions to address forest- and natural resource-related challenges.
Forest Health
Everyone wants a healthy forest but what exactly does this mean?
Forest Health Information
Wildlife
Kentucky’s woodlands are home to numerous species of wildlife. Learn more below.
Wildlife Information
Kentucky Snakes
Snakes are one of the most maligned animals. KY has only 4 venomous snakes.
Kentucky Snakes
Woodland Threats
Insects, diseases and invasive plants can all harm your woodlands.
Woodland Threats
Recent Publications
FORFS 24-10: Tips for Taking Mushroom Photos for Identification
Ellen Crocker, Megan Buland | Dec. 20, 2024
FOR178 - How to Preserve and Display Your Wildlife Harvest: Turkey and Deer
Matthew Springer | Dec. 11, 2024
Kentucky Woodlands Magazine
Connect with Forestry Extension:
Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
forestry.extension@uky.edu
(859) 257-7597
Extension Events
Forestry Extension Videos
Forestry Introductions
This introduction will teach you the basics and more about our forests and why they are so very important to all of us.
From the Woods Today
A weekly internet show co-hosted by Renee' Williams and Billy Thomas along with the UK Forestry Extension team.
Why Manage Forests?
Being healthy is a good thing, and this no less so for our woodlands. Management is key to that healthy "lifestyle".
Forestry and Natural Resources Department
forestry.department@uky.edu
(859) 257-7596
Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
forestry.extension@uky.edu
(859) 257-7597
