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FOR181-The Basics of Trap Selection for Furbearers and Mammalian Pests
By Jonathan A. Matthews,
Matthew Springer,
and Stacy White
Published on Apr. 22, 2025
Trapping is an important tool for wildlife management and is regularly used by wildlife biologists, farmers, trappers and private landowners to aid in endangered species protection, mitigation of human-wildlife conflicts, provide materials for fur and associated industries, and disease control.
Kentucky Forest Sector Economic Contribution Report 2023 - 2024
By Billy Thomas,
Chad Niman,
Jeffrey Stringer,
Thomas Ochuodho,
and Vaine Onyango
Published on Mar. 31, 2025
FORFS 25-03: Invasive Plant Outreach Series: Defining Invasive Species - Weeding out the Words
By Ellen Crocker,
Frannie Preston,
and Matthew Springer
Published on Jan. 24, 2025
More people are becoming aware of the problems caused by invasive species. However, there is also confusion about what constitutes an invasive species as well as the meanings of related terms. This factsheet defines what “invasive,” “native,” “non-native,” and other related terms mean.
FORFS 24-10: Tips for Taking Mushroom Photos for Identification
By Ellen Crocker and Megan Buland
Published
on Dec. 20, 2024
This guide provides several general tips and guidance on taking photos of mushrooms to better enable their identification. Authors: Casey Bowlin - M.A. Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies Megan Buland and Ellen Crocker - Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Kentucky
FOR178 - How to Preserve and Display Your Wildlife Harvest: Turkey and Deer
By Matthew Springer
Published
on Dec. 11, 2024
There are multiple ways to mount and display your wildlife harvest right at home that will lead to long-lasting memories. This guide covers the two most commonly hunted species in Kentucky (wild turkey and white-tailed deer) and the necessary steps that can be completed at home to obtain, preserve, and display the contents of the harvest.
FOR177 - Field Guide to Kentucky's Invasive Plants
By Ellen Crocker
Published
on Oct. 11, 2024
Invasive plants are non-native plants that cause ecological, environmental, or economic damage. Because they can spread rapidly and take over, forming dense monocultures, invasive plants threaten the diversity and health of forests, prairies, streams, and other natural areas.
