Join Rural District Forester EJ Jamison and Assistant Fire Management Officer Dennis Carlson to discuss the ecology, purpose, and history of prescribed fire in Kansas woodlands.

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Eastern redcedar is a native Kansas conifer essential for windbreaks in many parts of the state. While essential in some ways, Eastern redcedar can become aggressive if not managed and poses a serious wildfire risk. Join Rural Forestry Program Coordinator Ryan Armbrust to learn about the merits and management of this important species. This is a two part discussion, make sure to listen to last month's episode for the full discussion!

Eastern redcedar is a native Kansas conifer essential for windbreaks in many parts of the state. While essential in some ways, Eastern redcedar can become aggressive if not managed and poses a serious wildfire risk. Join Rural Forestry Program Coordinator Ryan Armbrust to learn about the merits and management of this important species. This is a two part discussion, make sure to listen to next month's episode for the conclusion!

Join Assistant Fire Management Officer Eric Ward to learn about the Kansas Forest Service Mitigation Project and how it helps to train our next generation of wildland firefighters while also reducing wildfire risk on public lands.

Join Turkey Creek Trees owner Chris Pool as we discuss planting and care of fruit trees in Kansas!

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Join Conservation Trees Nursery Manager Aaron Yoder and Water Quality Forester Andy Klein as we discuss methods for new tree and shrub establishment in conservation plantings!

March is Women's History Month and we are celebrating with Kim Bomberger, Community Forester for NE KS. Kim looks back on her twenty years in our agency and how being the only female forester in 2003, and one of four female foresters today has impacted he work and her perspective on women in science and agriculture fields. 

In 2023, the Kansas Forest Service is excited to share our new mission statement; Sustaining and enhancing natural resources and communities through forestry and wildland fire management. Join Ariel and State Forester, Jason Hartman, to learn about the process of changing mission statements and what this means for the future of the Kansas Forest Service. 

The KS Champion Tree program has a newly redone website and nomination process for recognizing the largest trees in our state. Join Ariel and GIS Analyst Darci Paull to learn more about the program and how to nominate the biggest trees in your area!