As the current white oak population ages over the next 50 years, there’s not a sustainable source of new seedlings to supply the unprecedented demand from bourbon production and other timber-related industries. As a result, scientists are working to replicate select white oaks with “superior genetics.”
Expert speakers discussed environmental issues and achievements at the 2018 Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment.
By Eileen Hardy Department for Energy Development and Independence Kentucky National Energy Education Development (NEED) and Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools (KGHS) brought together over 200 students and educators to learn from, connect with and inspire each other during an annual youth summit on April 26, 2018 at […]