The mission of the Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) is "to protect, conserve and enhance the forest resources of the Commonwealth through a public informed of the environmental, social and economic importance of these resources." As a means of meeting this mission, the division offers a variety of programs and services ranging from landowner assistance and master logger training to forest health protection and wildland fire management. The division is also involved in the operation of tree seedling nurseries, urban forestry assistance and forestry education.
What's New?
Morgan County Tree Nursery Reopens for Pickup Orders
The Morgan County Tree Nursery is now open for customers who made prior arrangements to pick up their orders. The nursery had been off-limits to the public since a tornado swept through the area on March 2. Tree seedlings are shipped through the John P. Rhody Nursery; however, shipment may be delayed. To inquire about your seedling orders, contact your local district office. To follow our cleanup progress, visit KDF's Facebook page.
Foresters Share Environmental Message with Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
On March 2, Universal Pictures released the animated film version of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. This children's film is an adaptation of the 1970s environmental fable. To view a public service announcement featuring characters from The Lorax portraying trees as a renewable resource, visit www.discovertheforest.org.
2012 Year of Kentucky's Forests and Forestry's Centennial
The Year of Kentucky's Forests is a year-long celebration to honor the Divison of Forestry's centennial as well as to encourage all citizens and communities to sustainably manage Kentucky's trees and forests. Given that Kentucky has over 12 million acres of forestland, we challenge all Kentuckians to lend us a hand in protecting and conserving our forest resources. For more information about the division's history and centennial activities, please click here.
Kentucky Hosts 2012 Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) Meeting
Representatives from 13 state agencies and two territories, the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies, forest-based industries and nonprofit partners will be in Louisville June 11-14 to discuss key issues that impact forests in the South. To register online for the SGSF annual meeting, please click SGSF online registration.