Natural Resource ConservationPlan of Work

Back to Plans for the County

Estill County CES

Title:
Natural Resource Conservation
MAP:
Local Foods and Sustainable Agriculture
Agents Involved:
Taylor Miles, Judy Vaughn, Emma Day
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
Situation:

Multiple program councils within Estill County agreed that the conservation of local resources such as the Daniel Boone National Forest, Privet Woodlands, Kentucky River, Red River, and green energies is a high priority. Forest lands account for 67%, Farmlands for 30% and waterways for 1% of Estill County. Given the fact that 98% of the county is covered in natural resources and the strategic location of Estill County's waterways to the state of kentucky. The preservation of these resources is critical.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Estill County residents will develop a long term plan to manage the use and conservation of natural resources including, Forestry, farmland, water, and energy.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Estill County residents will gain the desire through increased education to manage resources in in an effort to preserve them.
Initial Outcomes:
Increase knowledge and technical skills needed to manages resources.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge and technical skills needed to manages resources.

Indicator: Increased knowledge

Method: Survey

Timeline: All year


Intermediate Outcome: Estill County residents will gain the desire through increased education to manage resources in in an effort to preserve them.

Indicator: The increased awareness of management practices

Method: Survey

Timeline: Spring 2022


Long-term Outcome: Estill County residents will develop a long term plan to manage the use and conservation of natural resources including, Forestry, farmland, water, and energy.

Indicator: Adoption of conservation plan

Method: systems change

Timeline: Fall 2024

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Farmers, gardeners, homeowners, Youth

Project or Activity: Landscape management

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: Backyard gardeners, youth, homeowners

Date: Spring


Audience: Farmers and concerned citizens

Project or Activity: Soil and Water Conservation

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: Conservation District, Bluegrass PRIDE, UK specialist, AG agencies, UK agents

Date: Spring


Audience: Adult, Farmers

Project or Activity: Pesticide Applicator Training

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: uk Agent, UK Specialists

Date: Winter


Audience: UK Agents, Sports Turf managers, Lawn Care Proessionals, Pesticide Dealers, Golf Course Employees, School District Maintenance Staff

Project or Activity: Turf Professionals Seminar/Trainings

Content or Curriculum: Education/ CED's

Inputs: UK Specialists, UK Agent, NRCS Conservationist, KDA Inspector

Date: Fall


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Natural Resources Programming

Content or Curriculum: Project WET, WILD, WILD Aquatic, Learning Tree, Eco-Wonders Book Series and others

Inputs: UK Agents, Uk Specialists, 4-H Curriculum

Date: Year-Round


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Environmental Camps

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: UK Agents, UK Specialists, others

Date: Fall/Spring


Audience: Adult, youth

Project or Activity: Energy conservation and awareness

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: UK Agents, UK Specialists, Electric Co-ops

Date: Year-round


Audience: youth

Project or Activity: National Youth Science Day Experiment

Content or Curriculum: SET

Inputs: UK Agents, UK Specialists, 4-H Curriculum

Date: Spring


Audience: Adults, Woodland Owners

Project or Activity: Forest Management

Content or Curriculum: Education

Inputs: UK Agents, UK Specialists

Date: Year-round



Success Stories

From Estill County to Georgia: A 4-H Adventure

Author: Taylor Miles

Major Program: Natural Resources

Creating opportunities for young people to interact with the natural world in innovative and educational ways sets Kentucky 4-H apart as an organization dedicated to fostering positive youth development. It is crucial to introduce young minds to unfamiliar environments and species to expand their horizons. Additionally, any opportunity for developing life skills or soft skills among young audiences allows 4-H to contribute to shaping the next generation of responsible citizens.With these objecti

Full Story
Back to Plans for the County