From the Woods Today - Earth Day

About this episode

This episode discusses Earth Day and the challenges facing Kentucky's forests, including the emerald ash borer.

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a reminder of the importance of caring for Kentucky's forests and the benefits they provide. It's also a good time to revisit forest health challenges, including the impact of the emerald ash borer. In this edition of From the Woods Today Katherine Bullock, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension helps us learn the history behind Earth Day and why we celebrate it each year. Also on tap...Dr Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, talks about the invasive insect emerald ash borer (EAB). In 2009, EAB was discovered in Shelby County, KY and it has killed millions of ash trees across the state ever since. 4.22.26 To view the video for this podcast go to FromTheWoodsToday.com

People in this episode

Host: Renee Williams

Guests: Katherine Bullock, Dr Ellen Crocker

Topics covered

• Earth Day
• forest health
• emerald ash borer
• invasive species
• Kentucky forests

Keywords

• Earth Day
• Kentucky forests
• emerald ash borer
• forest health
• invasive species

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension

Products: emerald ash borer

Places: Kentucky, Shelby County, KY

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