Extension
It Starts With Us
Focus on Forestry, wildlife, and natural resource management
Animal science, Natural resources and environmental education
Vicki R. Boggs, Dawna Jace Peters, Michelle Brock
Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
