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Division of Forestry

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.

News Releases

	Name	Publish Date
	Division of Forestry Donates Trees, Helps Cub Scouts Support Louisville Park	5/8/2013
	Spring Fire Season Begins on Feb. 15	2/14/2013
	Seedlings Available for Spring Plantings Through Division of Forestry	2/14/2013
	Fall Fire Hazard Season Ends	12/14/2012
	Forests Contribute Nearly $10 Billion to Kentucky's Economy	12/6/2012

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Upcoming Events

Title	Location	Date
Kentucky Master Logger Training Classes	Statewide	Ongoing
Kentucky Master Logger Continuing Education Classes	Statewide	Ongoing
Woodlands and Wildlife Field Day	Bob Henning Tree Farm - Dawson Springs	June 1, 2013
Kentucky Wood Expo	Masterson Station Park - Lexington	Sept. 20 - 21, 2013
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program	UK's Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, Jabez, Kentucky	June 10 - 14, 2013
Profile Knife Grinding and Moulder Set-up and Operation	Wood Utilization Center, Quicksand, Kentucky	July 11 - 12, 2013

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1-800-27ARSON

Quick Links

Division's Facebook Page
County Burn Bans
See if your county has issued a ban on outdoor burning.
Current Wildfire Activity
Find current wildfire activity, county burn bans, fire weather, year-to-date data regarding wildland fire in Kentucky and information about wildland fire prevention, assistance to fire departments and Kentucky's Firewise program.
Emerald Ash Borer Update
Update your knowledge about Emerald Ash Borer infestations and the impact of this pest on our urban and rural forests.
Federal Excess Personal Property and Firefighter Programs
These programs offer volunteer fire departments equipment, supplies and vehicles for wildland fire use.
Harvesting and Selling Your Timber
Search here for advice about harvesting and selling your timber.
Kentucky's Forest Assessment
Learn about forest health threats and the strategies for keeping our forests sustainable and productive.
Seedling Orders and State Nurseries
Information about the division's two seedling nurseries and order seedlings from a list of available species. 2013 SPRING SEEDLING SALES HAVE ENDED.
Storm-Damaged Trees
Learn tips on how homeowners and forest landowners can recover from storm damage.