Covington to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting, seedling giveaway April 4-5 at Goebel Park
The celebration of Arbor Day in The Cov will last throughout the month of April and kicks off this week…
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Governor declares state of emergency for more than 100 ongoing wildfires across Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency this week with numerous wildfires identified across…
Kentucky Division of Forestry officials say fire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park is 65% contained
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Firefighters from the Kentucky Division of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service Daniel Boone National Forest and…
Kentuckians urged to use caution when burning outdoors as spring wildland fire season begins
The Spring Wildfire Season, which is underway and lasts until April 30, is in effect in every Kentucky county. The…
When you said ‘rain, rain go away,’ it worked; KY is in drought situation and could use some now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky experienced a lot of rain through the first half of the year, but that…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Squirrel season has a long tradition in Ky; spring season makes biological sense
During the settlement era in Kentucky, as white-tailed deer, bison, elk, wild turkeys and black bears disappeared from the landscape,…
Kentucky forestry officials urge caution as wildfires increase; more than 189 forest fires since March 1
Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) officials are urging caution after the spring forest fire hazard season, which began Feb. 15,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Eradicating invasive plants, tall fescue grass first step to better wildlife habitat
Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their hunting property should make an effort every year to implement at…
Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop comes to Boone County on March 25; register here
The Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop returns to Kentucky on March 25. This year’s workshop, a tri-state event…
Rainfall not sufficient to ease forest fire danger; seasonal restrictions on outdoor burning in effect
The increased danger of forest fires continues despite most areas of the state receiving some much needed rainfall last week….
Fall forest fire hazard season ends in Kentucky; residents urged to use caution when burning
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced that the fall forest fire hazard season has officially ended and with…