Kansas Canopy

Kansas Canopy

Kansas Forest Service

Episodes 59
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (13)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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S6E3 The Kansas River & the People Who Protect It

Mar 04, 2026 52m

In this episode, we talk with the Kansas Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Friends of the Kaw, Dawn Buhler, about the past, present, and future of the Kansas River. From improving public access…

S6E2 Champions in the Field: Measuring Giants, Building Pride

Feb 04, 2026 50m

In this episode of the Kansas Canopy Podcast, Volunteer and Partnership Liaison Brady Wolken takes us behind the scenes of the Kansas Champion Tree Program and its dedicated volunteers. From…

S6E1 Investing in the Forest: Why Timber Stand Improvement Matters

Jan 07, 2026 29m

Improving wildlife habitat, timber harvest, and recreationare among the top reasons landowners are calling north central rural district forester Thad Rhodes. In this episode of the Kansas Canopy…

S5E11 Building the Wildland Fire Workforce

Dec 03, 2025 47m

In this episode, we are joined by Christopher Hanson, Workforce Development Specialist at the Kansas Forest Service. Christopher breaks down the wildland fire career path—from getting RED CARD…

S5E11 Forestry for the Bats: How Forest Management Supports Kansas Bat Populations

Nov 05, 2025 26m

Forests aren’t just for trees—they’re vital habitats for bats, too. In this episode, Rural and Community Forester Chelsea Hanson joins us to explore how thoughtful forest management can support…

S5E10 Does Every Ash Tree Have to Die? The Spread of Emerald Ash Borer in Kansas

Oct 01, 2025 33m

Emerald ash borer (EAB) has forever changed the future of ash trees in North America — and Kansas is no exception. In this episode, Forest Health Coordinator Shad Hunfnagel of the Kansas Forest…

S5E9 Only You Can Prevent Wildfires: Fire Prevention in Kansas

Sep 03, 2025 26m

Smokey Bear may be the face of fire prevention, but protecting Kansas from wildfires takes all of us. In this episode, Fire Prevention Specialist Shawna Hartman of the Kansas Forest Service shares…

S5E8 Leave It Be: Why Less Is More When It Comes to Wildlife

Aug 06, 2025 35m

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Drew Ricketts, Wildlife Extension Specialist at Kansas State University, to explore why even the best intentions can lead to harmful outcomes when it comes to…

S5E7 Forests Fire, and the Fight for Funding

Jul 02, 2025 23m

The Kansas Forest Service is facing unprecedented challenges due to proposed federal budget cuts. This episode explores what’s at stake—not just for the agency, but for landowners, communities, and…

S5E6 Weather Wives' Tales: Fact or Folklore?

Jun 04, 2025 48m

In this episode, we are joined by K-State Mesonet meteorologist Chip Redmond to explore some of the most enduring weather-related wives' tales. From moon halos and woolly bear caterpillars to smoke…

S5E5 Ticks in Kansas: Risks, Prevention & Awareness

May 07, 2025 32m

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Olds, veterinary entomologist at Kansas State University, shares insights from her publication Ticks in Kansas and explains why ticks are a growing concern in the…

S5E4 Landowner Highlight: Austin Floersch

Apr 02, 2025 37m

Join Kansas landowner Austin Floersch as we discuss his successes in cultivating a vibrant wildlife habitat in his northeast Kansas woodlands. Austin shares management successes, resources he has…

S5E3 The History of Trees in Kansas

Mar 05, 2025 47m

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…

S5E2 Burning Rice Woodlands

Feb 05, 2025 1h 5m

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…

S5E1 The Blue Rapids Hazardous Tree Mitigation and Forest Renewal Project

Jan 07, 2025 32m

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…

S4E12 Kansas Landowner Highlight: Phil Eastep

Dec 04, 2024 22m

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…

S4E11 Timber Theft in Kansas

Nov 06, 2024 42m

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…

S4E10 Taking an Inventory of Kansas Community Trees

Oct 02, 2024 32m

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…

S4E9 Conducting a Safer Burn Pile

Sep 04, 2024 47m

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:…

S4E9 Tree City USA

Aug 07, 2024 21m

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…

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Kansas Canopy has published 59 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Education.

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