Numbered Publications: FOR
FOR-115: Agroforestry: Forest Farming
Deborah Hill | Aug. 11, 2009 (New)
Of all the techniques of agroforestry, forest farming is probably the one most useful to landowners in Kentucky. Most have some forestland, and many of those owners don't really "do" anything with that land, keeping it for wildlife habitat, recreation, or a possible timber sale if there is a sudden need for cash. However, with some professional help from a consultant forester or from the Kentucky Division of Forestry, forest landowners can implement something called timber stand improvement (TSI). Forest farming can be a part of that decision, if the landowner considers the options before starting the TSI operation.
FOR-109: Timber Theft and Trespass
Jeff Stringer | Feb. 23, 2009 (Reprinted)
FOR-108: Producing and Inspecting Railroad Crossties
Terry Conners | Mar. 14, 2008 (New)
Several types of structural wooden members are used in railroad track and related structures, but this article focuses on crossties--which are used to hold track in place at a defined gauge, or distance between rails--and their production and grading. This article describes what a good piece of wood looks like and how to recognize crossties with problems before they are placed in track. Understanding what tie inspectors look for will help tie producers make better ties and achieve a lower rate of tie rejection.
FOR-89: Shiitake Production: Resources for Shiitake Growers
Deborah Hill, Marcella Szymanski | Jul. 10, 2007 (Minor Revision)
FOR-105: Caring for Christmas Trees
Deborah Hill | Dec. 18, 2006 (New)
FOR-53: Kentucky Forestry Fact Sheet
Tom Barnes, Terry Conners, Deborah Hill, Jeff Stringer, Billy Thomas | Dec. 14, 2006 (Minor Revision)
FOR-102: Forest Management Strategies to Minimize the Impact of Gypsy Moth
Jeff Stringer | Jul. 1, 2006 (New)
FOR-100: Oak Shelterwood: A Technique to Improve Oak Regeneration
Jeff Stringer | Jul. 1, 2006 (New)
FOR-104: Treatments for Improving Degraded Hardwood Stands
Jeff Stringer | Jul. 1, 2006 (New)
FOR-103: Two-Aged System and Deferment Harvests
Jeff Stringer | Jul. 1, 2006 (New)