Focus on Forestry, wildlife, and natural resource managementPlan of Work

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Leslie County CES

Title:
Focus on Forestry, wildlife, and natural resource management
MAP:
Animal science, Natural resources and environmental education
Agents Involved:
Vicki R. Boggs, Dawna Jace Peters, Michelle Brock
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
Situation:

According to the Kentucky Division of Forestry, Leslie County is situated atop an abundance of natural resources; with over 86% of it  being forest land Leslie Countians need to understand the importance of our environment and its role in our economy and everyday life. People, animals and plants are dependent on our Earth’s natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for food production – these resources are vital to our existence. Therefore, it’s important that we care for and respect these resources. Understanding how our daily choices affect our environment, we can conserve natural resources and protect our environment for present and future generations.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Land owners, youth, and citizens practice proper environmental stewardship that will conserve natural resources and the productivity of the land while maximizing the economic and social benefits.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Land owners, youth, and citizens practice proper environmental stewardship that will conserve natural resources and the productivity of the land while maximizing the economic and social benefits.

Initial Outcomes:

Community leaders, landowners, youth, and citizens will gain knowledge of the use of recommended management practices and the effect of the proper use of these practices on the environment. Community leaders, land owners, youth and citizens value proper environmental stewardship practices and become aware of the impact of the decisions they make on the environment.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Recommended management practices and proper environmental stewardship will be implemented by clientele

Indicator: Clientele will reproduce practices they have learned through ag extension programs.

 Method:  Verbal, farm visits, student report

Timeline: On going


Intermediate Outcome: Youth will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of native trees, fauna, and flora of the forests of Southeast Kentucky

Indicator: Participation in 4-H Projects, Judging Teams, Environmental Camps and School Enrichment

Method: Program participation, 4-H Projects, Individual Contacts

Timeline: Summer


Long-Term Outcome: Landowners and citizens gain knowledge and implement recommended environmental management practices, such as BMP's of timber harvesting and agricultural operations.

Indicator: Number of clients implementing these practices

Method: Program participation, Home/Farm Visits, surveys, and individual contacts

Timeline: On going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults and Teens

Project or Activity: Beekeepers Club

Content or Curriculum: UK publication, Approved Curriculum 

Inputs:  agents, UK Specialists, Volunteers

Date: July 2024, June 2025


Audience: Adults and Teens

Project or Activity: Mushroom Series

Content or Curriculum: UK publication, Approved Curriculum 

Inputs:  agents, UK Specialists, Volunteers

Date: July 2024, June 2025


Audience: Adults and Teens

Project or Activity: Kentucky Native Plants

Content or Curriculum: UK publication, Approved Curriculum 

Inputs:  agents, UK Specialists, Volunteers

Date: July 2024, June 2025

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