An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
We invite you to learn more about KNP and Kentucky's outstanding natural heritage by exploring our site and encourage you to visit your state natural areas and experience the wonderful diversity firsthand.
KNP staff work to protect our natural heritage.
Keep up with KNP's latest news, watch videos of what we do, and find out more info!
Learn about KNP's creation and statutory obligations.
This report includes an annual report of the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund, a biennial report of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, and a quadrennial Kentucky Rare Plant report.
Need a permit application to bring your group to a State Nature Preserve? Want to volunteer to improve hiking trails? Need more information on the rare species of Kentucky?
Email us at naturepreserves@ky.gov!