From The Woods Today - Tree Physiology

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we dig into what's happening beneath our feet. Chris Wiedamann from the Kentucky Division of Forestry joins us to explain how tree roots really grow and where most of a tree's root system actually is. If you've ever pictured roots as a mirror image of the branches above, you'll want to tune in—Chris clears up some of the biggest misconceptions about what's going on underground.   Also on tap… Dr. Amanda Gumbert with UK Forestry & Natural Resources - Extension talks with Laura Gregory from the Kentucky Waterways Alliance about her work supporting watersheds and waterways across Kentucky.   We'll also hear from Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources -Extension, who talks alittle about ash trees and emerald ash borer. 3.25.26 For more episodes of From the Woods Today, visit https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today   Each episode has the video of the segment at the website above.