UK Forestry Extension will coordinate and conduct a webinar series for Kentucky woodland owners (and other interested individuals). The webinars will occur on successive Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. (Eastern time) through December 8 and be broadcast from UK Forestry Extension to County Extension Offices with agents serving as local hosts.
Registrations will be handled by local County Extension Offices, please click on a hosting county link below for phone and direction information to that specific site. Not all counties are participating in every webinar. Please call each location to register for the webinar you wish to attend and to find out where the webinar will be located.
Topics and dates include:
November 24, 2009
Invasive Species Identification
and Control Techniques
Description: Invasive species are a serious threat to Kentucky’s woodlands and natural areas. During this webinar you will learn how to identify and control a variety of invasive plant species types (ex. trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and forbs). If you are currently dealing with invasive species on your property or want to prevent them from becoming a problem you do not want to miss this program.
Presenter: Jeff Stringer, Professor, Hardwood Silviculture and Forest Operations
Counties hosting:
Breathitt County Extension Office - 606.666.8812
Estill County Extension Office - 606.723.4557
Harlan County Extension Office - 606.573.4464
Lyon County Extension Office - 270.388.2341
Morgan County Extension Office - 606.743.3292
Trimble County Extension Office - 502.255.7188
Wayne County Extension Office - 606.348.8453
December 1, 2009
Non-Timber Forest Products
Description: Timber is not the only economic enterprise available to woodland owners. During this webinar we will cover a wide variety of non-timber forest products such as mushrooms, Christmas trees, craft materials, bees, and more. Learn how these non-timber forest products can help generate income from your property and how you can get started.
Presenter: Deborah Hill, Extension Professor
Counties hosting:
Breathitt County Extension Office - 606.666.8812
Estill County Extension Office - 606.723.4557
Knott County Extension Office - 606.785.5329
Lyon County Extension Office - 270.388.2341
Morgan County Extension Office - 606.743.3292
Ohio County Extension Office - 270.298.7441
Perry County Extension Office - 606.436.2044
Rowan County Extension Office - 606.784.5457
Trimble County Extension Office - 502.255.7188
Wayne County Extension Office - 606.348.8453
December 8, 2009
Getting the Most from your Woodlands:
What you can do and who can help!
Description: This program will cover the variety of management options available to Kentucky woodland owners, the organizations/agencies that can provide assistance (including cost-share $), and generally how to get the most from your woodlands. This webinar should be beneficial to both new and experienced woodland owners—information is power and this webinar should empower woodland owners to make the most of their woodland ownership experience.
Presenter: Billy Thomas, Extension Forester
Counties hosting:
Breathitt County Extension Office - 606.666.8812
Harlan County Extension Office - 606.573.4464
Estill County Extension Office - 606.723.4557
Lyon County Extension Office - 270.388.2341
Knott County Extension Office - 606.785.5329
Monroe County Extension Office - 270.487.5504
Morgan County Extension Office - 606.743.3292
Ohio County Extension Office - 270.298.7441
Perry County Extension Office - 606.436.2044
Rowan County Extension Office - 606.784.5457
Trimble County Extension Office - 502.255.7188
Wayne County Extension Office - 606.348.8453