Apr 30 Environment Emerald Ash Borer Found in Shawnee Park An invasive beetle that kills ash trees is moving further into Louisville. The emerald ash borer was found earlier this month in Shawnee Park. Arborists have known the emerald ash borer was in Jefferson County for awhile, and have been preparing. But the discovery of one in Shawnee Park is the first sign of the […] By Erica Peterson Apr 30 Environment Emerald Ash Borer Found in Shawnee Park Erica Peterson
Aug 25 Environment Metro Parks Will Hold Forum on Ash Borer Tonight Metro Government officials are warning that the Emerald Ash Borer could do significant damage in Louisville. The invasive pest, which infects and eventually kills ash trees, has been in Kentucky since 2009, and the Parks Department will hold a forum about the insect tonight. As their name suggests, the insects are emerald-colored and infect ash […] By Erica Peterson Aug 25 Environment Metro Parks Will Hold Forum on Ash Borer Tonight Erica Peterson
Mar 18 Local News New Firewood Policy In Place For Indiana Campers Under the new rule, campers can still bring in firewood, but it must have a federal or state certification stamp or have its bark removed. Kiln-dried construction lumber is also allowed, and some sites will have approved firewood for sale. By Rick Howlett Mar 18 Local News New Firewood Policy In Place For Indiana Campers Rick Howlett
Jun 18 Local News New Kentucky Forestry Assessment Released By Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio The Kentucky Division of Forestry is out with its assessment on the current status and future of wooded landscapes across the Commonwealth. Forest health has been identified as the number one issue facing Kentucky’s wooded landscapes, according to a report issued this week by the state Division of Forestry. […] By Rick Howlett Jun 18 Local News New Kentucky Forestry Assessment Released Rick Howlett
May 29 Environment Firewood Likely Brought Ash Borer to KY Kentucky officials are keeping an eye on the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer. This tiny pest has killed ash trees throughout the northeastern United States and was recently spotted in the Bluegrass state. University of Kentucky entomologist Lee Townsend says humans are inadvertently spreading the borer when they transport firewood. By Kristin Espeland May 29 Environment Firewood Likely Brought Ash Borer to KY Kristin Espeland
Jan 22 Environment Ash Borer Spreads to New Indiana County Indiana Department of Natural Resources scientists are reporting the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer beetle in another southern Indiana county – Monroe county. By Kristin Espeland Jan 22 Environment Ash Borer Spreads to New Indiana County Kristin Espeland
Sep 1 Local News Researchers Hunting For Emerald Ash Borer Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture are keeping a close eye on Northern Kentucky; they’re looking for the Emerald Ash Borer. By Gabe Bullard Sep 1 Local News Researchers Hunting For Emerald Ash Borer Gabe Bullard