Resource Utilization and Marketing

The Forest Resource Utilization and Marketing (FRU) program supports Kentucky's forest product economy with market development, process improvement and adoption of new technologies. Through the FRU program, the division strives to expand forest resources and wood industries. Some of the services provided to the timber industry through FRU include the following:

Monitoring changes in the forest
Matching wood producers and wood users
Conducting industry surveys
Compiling and reporting data on quantities and species of wood
Compiling the Primary Wood Industries of Kentucky directory
Reporting timber products output
Monitoring trends in timber harvesting
Publishing a quarterly newsletter called "Growing Gold"
Offering technical assistance to mills and loggers to increase efficiency

Growing Gold

The division's marketing bulletin features a listing of timber sales, desirable wood products, wood products for sale and services available. Contact stephena.rogers@ky.gov or call (270) 841-2627 for more information.

Reports

To review marketing information reports Growing Gold or Delivered Log Pricing go to Archived Documents.

Harvesting and Selling Your TimberTable listing commonly planted tree species and the average time required to produce various products from each on a favorable site.Kentucky's Forest Products Industry Online Searchable DirectoryExternal link to searchable online directory/database for Kentucky’s forest products industry and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.Kentucky Forest Industries AssociationExternal link to the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA).Wood Energy Topics: Biomass and Carbon SequestrationForests have always been an important renewable resource for solid-wood and paper products; however, more interest is growing in the potential for its use as a clean energy source and as a means for carbon sequestration.Non-Timber Forest ProductsInternal link to types of non-timber or specialty forest product information.Timber TaxationInternal link of situations/activities that may affect the way you file your income tax returns.

Resource Utilization and Marketing