In descending order, by date published.
1/23/2018 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes, Matthew Springer
Most people enjoy watching wildlife around the home, whether it is birds at a feeder, butterflies on flowers, or the occasional deer or turkey wandering through the yard. In some instances, wildlife come into contact with humans and are in the wrong place at the wrong time. For the gardening enthusiast, this encounter can create conflict.
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 1.11 mb
Pages: 8
8/7/2019 (new)
Authors: Jonathan Matthews, Matthew Springer
For the past 20 plus years, wildlife biologists have used game camera surveys to estimate population size and health in many wildlife species including white-tailed deer. Population estimates of wildlife populations have historically been conducted through capture-mark-recapture surveys, line-transect surveys, helicopter surveys, and other methods. These methods, while proven accurate, are often costly, time-consuming, and are not readily available to the average landowner. In the 1990s, researchers evaluated the reliability of camera surveys based on proven methods of population estimates. Studies indicated that camera surveys are a reliable method for accurate population estimates of white-tailed deer, and more recent studies have continued to support this method. The simple yet robust method has created a reliable, rather easily implementable tool to the public, allowing them to inventory their deer herds on the properties they own or lease.
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 847 kb
Pages: 8
8/7/2019 (new)
Authors: Matthew Springer
Woodpeckers cause various types of damage to plants, trees, and even human structures. There are several species of woodpeckers present in Kentucky, and damage varies with species. One species of woodpecker that creates a rather unique type of damage is the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varus), which overwinters in Kentucky and then migrates north in spring.
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
Tags: animals, wildlife
Size: 1.01 mb
Pages: 2
5/4/2017 (new)
Authors: Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore, Matthew Springer
As urban expansion spreads, there is a loss of natural habitat for wildlife. Wildlife has come into closer contact with livestock operations, and some of these animals are predators of poultry.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: natural resources, wildlife
Size: 2.40 mb
Pages: 8
1/10/2017 (new)
Authors: Matthew Springer, Paul Vijayakumar
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are necessary to ensure that fresh fruits and vegetables are harvested, handled, and packaged in a sanitary manner. Field crops are at a higher food safety risk than processed foods because of regular exposure to several sources of contamination, including soil, manure, human handling, domestic and wild animals, and water. While it is impossible to completely eliminate these risks, GAPs ensure that these risks are as small as possible when implemented correctly.
Departments: Animal and Food Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: natural resources, wildlife
Size: 908 kb
Pages: 3
11/11/2016 (new)
Authors: Matthew Springer
Vultures, as with all other wildlife, will take advantage of resources available to them, and unfortunately this behavior sometimes involves human dwellings or livestock operations. Fortunately, vultures respond well to relatively simple methods that discourage them from congregating or feeding in critical areas.
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 1.93 mb
Pages: 4
9/28/2010 (new)
Authors: Carmen Agouridis, Chris Barton, Amanda A. Gumbert, Sarah Wightman
Actively creating a riparian buffer typically consists of six steps: site assessment, planting plan development, site preparation, species selection, planting, and protection and maintenance.
Departments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: natural resources, wildlife
Size: 3.27 mb
Pages: 8
9/22/2009 (new)
Authors: Carmen Agouridis, Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins
In Kentucky, cattle on pastures are often watered by streams. Although this practice solves water requirements for cattle, providing livestock free access to streams and riparian areas can lead to a contaminated water supply and damaged ecosystems. A better solution is to implement riparian buffers with limited access points to streams or provide alternative water sources. This practice can protect water quality, increase herd production, and provide other landowner benefits. The purpose of this publication is to explain the role of riparian areas and how they can benefit the livestock producer, the herd, and the environment.
Departments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: natural resources, wildlife
Size: 721 kb
Pages: 4
8/11/2009 (new)
Authors: Deborah Hill
Riparian buffer strips are zones of native trees, shrubs, and grasses designed to protect the temperature and clarity of moving water and to prevent agricultural chemicals and soil from eroding directly into stream water. The Kentucky Water Quality Act of 1994 encouraged farmers to protect their streams from soil erosion and compaction from livestock. Best management practices (BMPs) for people who are harvesting timber require streamside management zones (SMZs).
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 1.23 mb
Pages: 2
1/15/2009 (new)
Authors: Spencer Guinn, Amanda A. Gumbert, Steve Higgins
The average Canada goose produces more fecal waste than a dairy cow on a per-weight basis. In addition, gaggles of resident Canada geese have been associated with problems of over grazing. Having large amounts of fecal waste around a riparian area that has limited vegetation can lead to the runoff of nutrients, sediment, and pathogens, which can contaminate ponds, lakes, and streams in Kentucky.
Departments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: natural resources, wildlife
Size: 140 kb
Pages: 2
7/1/2006 (new)
Authors: Jeff Stringer
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 770 kb
Pages: 8
6/15/2003 (reprinted)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 437 kb
Pages: 8
6/30/2001 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 208 kb
Pages: 4
9/30/2000 (new)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 424 kb
Pages: 8
4/1/2000 (reprinted)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 2.11 mb
Pages: 28
5/30/1999 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 261 kb
Pages: 4
5/1/1999 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 376 kb
Pages: 4
5/1/1999 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 255 kb
Pages: 4
5/1/1999 (minor revision)
Authors: Tom Barnes
Colonial settlers called the eastern bluebird the harbinger of spring or "blue robin" because of its chestnut orange breast and iridescent blue back and tail. One of Kentucky's common resident passerine birds, this strikingly elegant bird is admired most for its beauty, gentle disposition, family devotion, and delightful call. It is also easily attracted to homeand farm surroundings when nesting structures are correctly constructed and well placed.
Departments: Forestry and Natural Resources
Series: Forestry and Natural Resources (FOR series)
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Size: 153 kb
Pages: 4
