Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Bonnieville Prairie butterfly on Silene Regia

Conserving Kentucky's Natural Areas

How is a State Nature Preserve different than a Wild River? What does the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund do? What permits do you need? Learn about KNP's land conservation programs and natural areas.

Kentucky Biological Assessment Tool

KNP's self-service conservation planning and data exploration tool, allowing customers to submit projects and receive biological data within minutes. Reports identify endangered species and conservation lands in your project area for which the KNP maintains data.

Kentucky's Biodiversity

Kentucky is rich with biological diversity. Learn more about our rare plant and animal species, and KNP's efforts in conserving and recovering them.

Get Involved

Visit a natural area, participate in events near you, get more information on Nature Plates, learn about ways to contribute to conservation in Kentucky, and find job and volunteer opportunities.