Upcoming Dates of Note

April 23, 3:00 – 4:30pm Eastern: Free Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Webinar - Register Here If you’ve operated a farm or ranch for less than 10 years, this is an overview of special USDA assistance and resources that are available to you. This session will provide information on various programs, how to connect with staff, and information you will need to get started. If you attend, be sure to emphasize the need for programs to help manage our woodlands!

KAEE's Earth Day Auction

This year’s auction features an exciting variety of categories, including tours and experiences, vacation stays, gift cards, and so much more. There’s truly something for everyone—whether you’re looking for your next adventure, a relaxing getaway, or a unique gift. Bidding closes April 27 at 8 pm ET.

Get in on the action at givebutter.com/c/earthdayauction.

April 29 KLTC Spring Meeting

How are changes in government impacting land trusts? Join the discussion at the Kentucky Land Trusts Coaltion, KLTC Spring Meeting at Paul Sawyier Public Library, Frankfort, KY and West 6th Farm; 10 AM meeting, 12 PM lunch and hike.Cost: $15 for current KLTC members and $25 for non-members, lunch included. Register and learn more here.

May 6 Ky Prescribed Fire Council 2025 Annual Meeting

Pre-registration open now for Ky Prescribed Fire Council 2025 Annual Meeting. Field trip participants will need to meet in the parking lot of Pine Mountain State Park at 12:00 pm on May 6th. FIELD TRIPS:

Boone Forest WMA- Discuss managing reclaimed coal mines using Rx fire and aerial herbicide application
KY Ridge WMA/State Forest- Discuss using Rx Fire as a management tool in a forested landscape

You will return to the park at 5:00 pm for dinner on your own. Then there will be a social from 7-9 at the park. Pre-register at https://forms.gle/6mB2h3t2YSdFXF2c8

Registration Fee: Professionals - $75 | Non-professionals - $50 | Students - $25 Registration can be paid at the meeting or by QR code that will be sent out the week before the meeting to those that have preregistered).

Ongoing Curriculum: The Berry Center Farm and Forest Institute Learn more: Here

May 8, KWOA Board Meeting,10 AM - 3 PM ET in person business meeting at the KFIA Office in Frankfort, KY. All members are welcome. If you are interested in attending email info@kwoa.net and we'll send you agenda.

Join UK's Invasive Species Citizen Science program! Anyone can be a citizen scientist, regardless of where they live in Kentucky. It doesn't matter how old you are or what your background is. All it takes is some time, curiosity, and a sense of wonder.

UK uses the Survey123 app to collect data for the citizen science surveys. It is easy to use and a free download. To download the app on your mobile device, search Survey123 in the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android).

KWOA members can use the following login credentials:

Password: OSEsurveys1

Here is the link to the website to give you more information.

Citizen Scientist | KY OSE Surveys

Get Involved!

Sharing your expertise and perspective by serving on a KWOA/KWOF committee, being an assistant director or running for a position on the board to help carry forward our legacy as a voice representing your interests as a private woodland owner. Email us today at info@kwoa.net to learn how you can share your expertise and help with the work we do.

Worth a Read

KWOA Kentucky Woodlands Newsletter Spring Issue is now up on our website here.

Kentucky Woodlands Magazine by visiting https://kywoodlandsmagazine.ca.uky.edu

Tips from National Woodland Owners Association NWOA Woodland Word:

How To Turkey Hunt: Essential Tactics for Spring Gobblers. See the story in Field & Stream here

A Guide to Identify and Manage Invasive Plant Species for those who own, manage, or live near stream-side property this guide will provide descriptions of common invasive plants that may be present, and resources available to help manage their spread and establishment. See PDF: https://utia.tennessee.edu/publications/wp-content/uploads/sites/269/2023/10/W1198.pdf

Need Help in the Woods?

Check out the Quick Reference Links on our KWOA https://www.kwoa.net/resources including:

Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) Vendors List: here
Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters: Find a Forester List
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) for information/programs to help you carry out management practices on your land. Find your local office.
UK Forestry and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension helpful publications and programming; learn more https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/extension. Find your county office and let them know you are interested in forestry-related programs.
Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative, (KFTI) is addressing the decline in Kentucky farmers and resulting loss of Kentucky farmland.
Check out the Quick Reference Links on our KWOA home page at kwoa.net

Planning a Harvest?

A Kentucky Master Logger must be onsite and in charge of every commercial logging operation (excluding horse loggers). Kentucky's best management practices must be used in every commercial logging operation (including horse loggers).

Here are some helpful resources:

Just so you know...

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