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One of 33 State/Multi-State Societies representing the National Society of American Foresters

02/10/2026

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Time to test your winter dendro! This tree has an alternate arrangement, with simple leaves and bristle tips. The twigs are fuzzy with large buds. The bark is dark gray to black, and the inner bark is bright orange and has a bitter taste. This tree is common across Eastern United States, and is found in dry sites and ridges with acidic soils. What is this tree?
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01/30/2026

🌲❄️KTSAF Winter Meeting Recap!🎉🌳

KTSAF Winter Meeting 2026 was a blast! This year we visited Lexington, KY, to hold the annual student quiz bowl, auction off some cool forestry merchandise, hear about the newest forestry research, and give awards to some outstanding KTSAF members!

We celebrated 50 years of membership, recognized the Herman Baggenstoss Forestry Award family recipient, and awarded KTSAF scholarships to great forestry students. Hope to see you next year!

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01/27/2026

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Time to test your winter dendro! This tree is deciduous, with oppositely arranged twigs that are square-shaped and winged. The leaves are pinnately compound, with characteristic buds that are large, gray, and textured. The bark is scaly on younger trees and becomes fissured with age. What do you think this tree is?

01/14/2026

Register for the KTSAF Winter Meeting next week in Lexington, KY! Visit our website to sign up for the conference and view the agenda: https://www.ktsaf.org/

See you next week! 🌲🪩🌳

01/13/2026

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This tree is native to the southeastern United States, including Kentucky and Tennessee. It has dark green alternate leaves with bristle tips, and brown flaky bark. The buds are pointed and produce catkins. Leave your guess in the comments below!

12/31/2025

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This tree is a broadleaf evergreen with simple, alternately arranged leaves. The fruit is a red drupe, and the bark is smooth. This tree is native to the Eastern and Central United States, and is a holiday favorite. Leave your guess in the comments below!

12/19/2025

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Happy holidays! What is your festive forester name? Let us know in the comments below✨🪓🪵🎄

12/18/2025

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This “weed” is an invasive species native to Asia, and can be found throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. It is evergreen with opposite, glossy leaves. This species grows quickly and fruits aerially in the fall. The fruit is red and splits open to reveal orange seeds. What do you think this plant is? Leave your guess in the comments below!

12/05/2025

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What’s going on with the ginkgos? Why do they drop their leaves so suddenly? Swipe through the Forestry Friday post above to learn why the ground is covered in yellow ginkgo leaves every fall! Let us know below if you witnessed the ginkgo “mayhem” this year 🍂🍁🍃

12/02/2025

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Welcome back to Tree ID Tuesday!! This tree has long, narrow, lance shaped leaves with bristle tips. It has a tall, pyramid shaped crown, with slender twigs that become smooth with age. It is monoecious, and has dark gray, grooved bark when mature. The native range is the southeastern to central United States, and is a popular tree to plant in urban landscapes. Leave your guess in the comments below!

11/30/2025

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Before you reach for the rake, remember: leaves are habitat, not trash. Keep nature’s mulch where it falls and help support pollinators, soil health, and backyard wildlife all winter long.

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