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

07/28/2026

🌲🌳 It’s Tree ID Tuesday 🌳

Back again with another dendrology quiz! A true Kentucky native, this elusive tree can found in limestone soils in the Bluegrass region through the Palisades. The geographic range stretches along the midwest to southeast, from Illinois down to Alabama. Although, its population sits in concentrated pockets, this tree can be a rare sight, and a treat to find growing naturally for tree lovers. It is planted in urban sprawls, due to its sweet smelling flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer months. In the fall, leaves will turn a vibrant yellow, adding some sunshine into your landscape. How many of this species have you seen? Good luck guessing!

07/21/2026

🌲🌳 It’s Tree ID Tuesday 🌳🌲

This deciduous tree can be found throughout the bluegrass region of Kentucky and central Tennessee. Often found in old pastures, this tree is common amongst fence lines and in fields. Older individuals can tower over hills, making a great shade tree. Relatively hardy compared to others in it’s genus, it’s thought to be less impacted by certain invasive green borers. ;) Do you think you can I.D. this tree?

02/10/2026

🌲🌳It’s 🌲🌳
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

🌲🌳It’s 🌲🌳
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

🌲🌳It’s 🌲🌳
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

🌲🌳It’s 🌲🌳
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

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

12/18/2025

🪾🌱It’s 🌱🪾
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!

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