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Forestry

​​Storm Damage Assistance

The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) is committed to supporting the emergency response efforts due to the recent devastation from severe weather that occurred within our state.  We will continue to partner with Kentucky Emergency Management and other partners in this effort.

KDF also realizes that as a result of the recent severe weather, many landowners have sustain significant damage to their forests.  Landowners that have sustained damage to their forests as a result of storms should contact a natural resource professional to assess the damage and develop a plan to restore their forests.  The KDF foresters can assess damage and develop a stewardship plan to help manage short and long-term forest health.  Contact the office​ that serves the county where your property is located.

​Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters (KACF)
Consulting foresters can provide assistance with salvage harvesting and casualty loss deductions.  Visit the Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters website.

University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension
Extension professionals and associates can help guide you to resources and assist you with making sound forestry decisions.  Visit the Extension website.

If you are contacted by someone offering damage appraisal services, be sure to check their credentials before hiring.    Click here​ to download Storm Damage Resource fact sheet.

Blanton Forest

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.

Woodland adventure around every corner.

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.

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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

downtown Frankfort Ky during the fall

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

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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 will start taking orders on September 1st. Please contact your local Forestry Branch office to place an order or for any questions you have. Branch office information is located on the back of the order form.

Sunset during winter

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 48,591 acres.

Red River Gorge

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.

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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.