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Hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive insect killing hemlock. The good news is that you can protect individual trees with an easy to apply insecticide treatment. Learn about how to treat trees with this video. University of Kentucky Forest Health Extension

Oak bracket fungus is a common disease of oak trees, causing rot of the roots and base of the tree. In this video, learn about oak bracket fungus- how to identify it, what it means for trees, and what to do about it.

This video introduces the invasive plant autumn olive and discusses ID and management.

Learn about collaborative wood education initiatives underway on UK’s campus. The Campus Woods Program utilizes campus trees that die or are removed due to construction and gives new life through the products made from the wood by students in the classroom. A separate effort with architects, engineers, foresters and wood product professionals aims to develop new innovative structural products f...

Learn about invasive trees common in our area as well as management basics and great alternatives. Led by Frannie Preston (University of Kentucky).

Properly watering your trees, especially newly planted trees and during droughts, can promote their health. But poor watering practices can do more harm than good. Join us to learn about why and how to water landscape trees effectively. Led by Kelly Jackson (Christian County Cooperative Extension).

There's no way around it, climate change is impacting our forests. Whether we're out in the National Forest or in our own backyard, we're experiencing the impacts. But it's not too late to do something! We hope you'll join us as we dive into the topic of climate adaptation and discuss some challenges, and even some opportunities, that we face as forest managers and woodland owners. Led by Jacob...

Many evergreen trees really struggle in the bluegrass region but this session will review some of the best evergreen options for this area. Led by Brandon George (Kenton County Cooperative Extension Office).

With over 120 different trees species, learning how to identify trees in Kentucky can be challenging but we can help you make it rewarding. Join us and learn how to use a dichotomous tree leaf key and take the challenge out of tree ID. Led by Laurie Thomas (UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension).

What's wrong with your tree? There are many issues that can affect your landscape trees. Learn about common tree problems and how you can help keep your trees healthy and beautiful for years to come. Led by Amanda Sears (Madison County Cooperative Extension Office) and Ellen Crocker (UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension)

In this video, we show how to use the Gem-Jim increment borer starter. Materials needed: - Gem-Jim increment borer starter; - Increment borer. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact us @kyforesthealth

In this video, we show how to remove a core stuck in an increment borer. Materials needed: - 3/16”- 4.78 mm wooden dowel or wire for a standard increment borer; - 3/8” - 9.53 mm wooden dowel or wire a large 10 mm increment borer. If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact us at @kyforesthealth

In this video, we show how to collect a core with a standard increment borer for the WorldForestID Project. We also show how to properly package the core after collecting it. Materials needed: - Proper collection kit and WFID label. - DBH tape. - Standard increment borer. - Cheater bar. - Wooden dowel or metal wire. - Sanitizing agent. - Masking tape. If you have any questions about the procedu...

In this video, we show how to take a ½” core using a Stihl Bt 45 drill and a ½” CMT drill bit for the WorldForestID Project. We also show how to collect sawdust and package the core. Materials needed: - Proper collection kit and WFID label; - DBH tape; - Power Drill - We use a Stihl Bt45 drill; - 1/2“ CMT Plug cutting bits. - Sanitizing agent. - Weighted object for sawdust collection bag. - Fla...

Managing Invasive Bush Honeysuckle

Pesky Plants: Porcelain berry

Locust leafminer

Hunting for American Chestnut

Using a Steam Weeder

Pesky Plants: Japanese Honeysuckle

Managing Invasive Shrubs and Vines

Addressing Recent Storm Damage in KY Woodlands

Thousand Cankers Disease

Managing Invasive Trees

Spotted Lanternfly

Major Forest Health Issues in Kentucky

Welcome to the 2022 KY Forest Health Conference

Sapsucker damage

KY Invasive Plant Management Awards