Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

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Conserving Kentucky's Natural Areas

Learn about State Nature Preserves, Kentucky Heritage Lands Conservation Fund, Kentucky Wild Rivers, natural areas preservation and restoration, and permitting.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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About Us

Learn about the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, access our reports and meet our staff.

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Find a Natural Area

Take a hike! Look here for info on Kentucky's State Nature Preserves, Wild Rivers, and Heritage Lands.

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