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2019 Woodland Owner Short Course Schedule Announced 2019 WOSC brochure.pdf

​Kentucky’s woodland owners own their properties for a wide variety of reasons. With proper planning and the right assistance, interests such as timber production, wildlife, and recreational opportunities can complement one another. Learn how at the 2019 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC)!  Each track features forestry,wildlife, and natural resource professionals from across Kentucky covering a wide variety of topics—there is sure to be something for everyone! Individuals as well as couples are encouraged to attend the regional event nearest their woodland property. Register now because space is limited.

Forest Health

Even though hardwood species dominate in the state, (including walnut, oak, maple, cherry, hickory and yellow-poplar), there are considerably large areas of natural and commercial pine forests across the state.

Forest Stewardship Program and Landowner Services

The Division of Forestry, as lead agency in a multiagency partnership, will arrange for a forester, wildlife biologist, other natural resources professional or all of the above to meet with you to help prepare a customized forest stewardship plan based on your goals and objectives for the property.

Wildland Fire Management

The Division of Forestry is responsible for fighting wild land fires on private lands and enforcing forest fire hazard seasons and other outdoor burning regulations

Urban and Community Forestry Program

Urban forests are a valuable asset to the Commonwealth and they should be managed for their economic, environmental and social benefits

State Nurseries and Tree Seedlings

The Kentucky Division of Forestry operates two seedling nurseries for the purpose of planting on public and privately-owned land. The division is no longer taking orders for tree seedlings for the 2019 spring planting season.

Kentucky's State Forests

The division owns and manages 10 state forests Big River, Green River, Pennyrile, Marrowbone, KY Ridge, Kentenia, Tygarts, Rolleigh Peterson, Knobs and Marion County - with a combined total of 47,677 acres.

Educational Programs

We are committed to teaching Kentucky's youth about the importance of well-managed forestlands through educational programming made available for classroom presentation, career days, field days and other events.

Kentucky Master Logger Program

The Kentucky Master Logger Program is an education program that teaches logging methods that benefit both industry and the forest.

​Hotline

To report a wildland fire arsonists, call the Target Arson Hotline number. To report a wildland fire, call your local division field office, fire department or 911.