This month we are remembering fallen firefighters, discussing how firefighter training has evolved, and a memorial service to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty and their families. This episode is in honor of Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance.

You can find us elbow deep in fruit this month as we chat with Lawrence Fruit Tree Project Coordinator, Skylar Adamson. The Lawrence Fruit Tree Project is part of the Sunrise Project and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Lawrence Community Orchard. Listen now to learn more about this collaborative, community, orchard and how you could begin your own fruit tree project in your community!

Join K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond as we discuss weather resources for Kansans and how our weather patterns can impact wildfire risk.

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Join Kansas landowner and long-time woodland manager Tim Lyons as we discuss his journey over the last 30 years working to improve and protect the woodlands on his property and in his community!

Join us this month as we sit down in the Kansas State University Herbarium with Assistant Research Professor Mark Mayfield to discuss the incredible collection of dried plant specimens that serve as KSU's natural history museum of plants!

Learn more about the herbarium: https://www.k-state.edu/herbarium/

In this month's episode, we have the privilege to sit down with water quality forester, Andy Klein. Join us as Andy delves into the intricacies of his impactful work within our vital riparian forests. Andy brings to light how his efforts are intertwined with the practices of regenerative agriculture, ensuring a harmonious balance between the needs of the land, local communities, and our precious water resources.

Find your rural district forester: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/district_offices/index.html

Connect with other staff: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/staff/index.html

Find a Kansas contractor: https://www.kansasforests.org/rural_forestry/consultantsandcontractors.html

Community Forestry Program Coordinator Matt Norville joins us this month to discuss the do's and don'ts of young tree pruning and why it matters!

Join GIS Analyst Darci Paull and Fuels Specialist Luke Berning to explore the new Kansas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal. The Kansas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal is the primary mechanism for Kansas Forest Service to deploy wildfire risk information and create awareness about wildfire issues across the state.

This portal is tailored to support specific workflow and information requirements for the public, local community groups, private landowners, government officials, hazard-mitigation planners, and wildland fire managers. The portal also provides the baseline information needed to support mitigation and prevention efforts across the state.

South central Rural District Forester Chris Mullins shares with us how he works with landowners to create optimal woodland wildlife habitat for hunting, conservation, and enjoyment.

Financial incentive programs for woodland managers: https://www.kansasforests.org/rural_forestry/financialincentiveprograms.html

Habitat First Program: https://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Private-Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Biologists/Habitat-First-Program

Discover Kansas Forests: https://www.kansasforests.org/discover_kansas_forests/index.html

Contact your rural district forester: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/district_offices/index.html

Utilization and Marketing Forester Dave Bruton shares the important considerations landowners need to know before selling their timber. He also includes information about locating sawmills in Kansas and resources to assist landowners and timber buys in their transactions.