In 2021, the University of Kentucky planted a study in the fields of Maker's Mark. Now, 8,000 young trees and saplings, representing 400 varieties, are being measured.

Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Mark Warner, D-Va., introduced the White Oak Resilience Act of 2025, which will “mobilize” more federal resources and research in protecting the tree’s ...

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell last week introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding America's white oak tree population. Why it matters: The wood from ...

The effort to protect the white oak tree and Kentucky bourbon barrels. How a coalition is making sure future generations have access to a key part of bourbon making – white oak trees. Aired 07 ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) ... Officials reported that six willow oak trees were evaluated in late summer and were found to be "standing dead," meaning the trees were dead with no green leaves.

Scientists decode DNA of white oak tree Date: February 20, 2025 Source: University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Summary: Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white ...

Not everyone can be a competitor in the U.S. Open, but if you live in Oklahoma, you can still visit some of the best golf courses in the US.

Every year, Americans throw away about 15 million Christmas trees. A lot of them end up in landfills. In Kentucky, the fish and wildlife department is trying something different.

The limb is gone and so is the tree and another large tree that was in the same yard. Every time I drive down Floyd Street and pass where those trees were I get a jolt. Community.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, a large tree blocked 4500 Oaks Road and it was expected to take crews approximately 2 to 3 hours to clean up, or around 8 to 9 a.m. This is ...

Lonnie Barker started the process of rebuilding his home after a massive oak tree fell on it last weekend. To stream WHAS11 on your phone, you need the WHAS11 app. Download the WHAS11 app ...