Kansas Canopy

Mar 05 2025 47 ep. 30 mins 38
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Kansas Forest Service serves the landowners, communities, forest and arboriculture industries, and citizens of the state through protection and management of forests, woodlands, and windbreaks. Mission Statement: Sustaining and enhancing natural resources and communities through forestry and wildland fire management.

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The History of Trees in Kansas

Mar 05 2025 47 mins  
In this episode of the Kansas Canopy Podcast, guestRyan Armbrust, the Rural Forestry Program Coordinator, takes us on a captivating journey through Kansas’ surprising and often overlooked history of trees. From the fossilized hackberry leaves that date back millions of years to the stories of early settlers navigating the state's changing landscapes, Ryan uncovers the deep-ro

Burning Rice Woodlands

Feb 05 2025 65 mins  
Join KU Field Station Manager Sheena Parsons, Northeast Rural District Forester EJ Jamison, and Northeast District Fire Management Officer Bryce Haverkamp to discuss the 2023 prescribed burn of Rice Woodlands, a tract of the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve. The majority of the Rice Woodland is relatively undisturbed eastern deciduous forest. Thirty-one species of trees and 21 species

The Blue Rapids Hazardous Tree Mitigation and Forest Renewal Project

Jan 07 2025 32 mins  
In this episode of the Kansas Canopy Podcast, we explore the Blue Rapids Hazardous Tree Mitigation and Forest Renewal Project, a standout example of effective community forestry. Blue Rapids successfully removed 39 hazardous trees and replanted an equal number, strategically placing them throughout parks, right-of-ways, the city arboretum, and the town center. Join us as we sit dow

Kansas Landowner Highlight: Phil Eastep

Dec 04 2024 22 mins  
Join Kansas landowner Phil Eastep as we discuss his more than 30 years of experience creating wildlife habitat and cultivating timber on his property. In this landowner highlight, Phil shares management successes, lessons he has learned along the way, and his hopes for future stewardship of his property. Kansas Forestry Association: https://www.ksforestryassociation.org/ Kans

Timber Theft in Kansas

Nov 06 2024 42 mins  
Jason Deal with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks along with Utilization and Marketing Forester Dave Bruton sat down to discuss timber theft issues in Kansas. Timber theft affects private land owners and public land managers. Dave and Jason discuss how individuals can best protect their trees as well as how these thefts impact our timber industry. Learn more about reputable

Taking an Inventory of Kansas Community Trees

Oct 02 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Blaine Stroble, NE community forester, discusses the vital role community tree inventories play in maintaining healthy and resilient urban forests. Learn how these inventories help communities make informed decisions about tree care, promoting environmental and economic benefits that enhance quality of life for residents. Find your community forester: https://www.k

Conducting a Safer Burn Pile

Sep 04 2024 47 mins  
Join Fuels Specialist Luke Berning as we discuss the important steps to preparing for and conducting a safer burn pile. National Weather Service: https://graphical.weather.gov/ K-State Mesonet: https://mesonet.k-state.edu/fire/rh/ Oklahoma State: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/managing-brush-piles.html Great Plains Fire Science Exchange: https://gpfirescience.org/

Tree City USA

Aug 07 2024 21 mins  
Join Community Forestry Program Coordinator Matt Norville as we look at what it takes to become a Tree City USA community and why Kansas needs more communities to join the program! Find your District Community Forester: https://www.kansasforests.org/about/staff/index.html Learn more about the Tree City USA program: https://www.kansasforests.org/community_forestry/tree_city/

Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance

Jul 03 2024 34 mins  
This month we are remembering fallen firefighters, discussing how firefighter training has evolved, and a memorial service to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty and their families. This episode is in honor of Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance. Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance: https://www.nwcg.gov/committees/week-of-remembrance National Suicide Hotli

Lawrence Fruit Tree Project

Jun 05 2024 32 mins  
You can find us elbow deep in fruit this month as we chat with Lawrence Fruit Tree Project Coordinator, Skylar Adamson. The Lawrence Fruit Tree Project is part of the Sunrise Project and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Lawrence Community Orchard. Listen now to learn more about this collaborative, community, orchard and how you could begin your own fruit tree pro