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| 1122 - Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1122.1) | 715 |
Number of people who increased knowledge on forest health, management and/or utilization (includes forest health program, urban tree health programs, forestry webinar series, Master Loggers program, Woodland Owner Short course, Non-timber products[i.e. mushrooms, Christmas trees, maple syrup], naturalist programs, county based forestry program, small scale logging forest industry training, log and lumber grading trainings, and other "tree-centric" programs) |
| 1122.2) | 491 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more forest health, management and/or utilization practices |
| 1122.11) | 1 |
Number of businesses impacted by forest health, management and utilizations programs (note: Master Loggers typically represent a small business) |
| 1122.12) | 400 |
Number of dollars saved/earned by implementing forest health, management and utilization practices |
| 1122.13) | 500 |
Number of acres owned or managed by forest health, management and utilization program participants |
Author: Lacey Kessell
Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a host of challenges across the world. With country-wide and state-wide shut downs led to a decrease in the workforce which led to many individuals and families unexpectedly being home and unsure about future income. This increase of time off and not a lot of money come in led people to do activities outside, such as camping, hiking, etc. National and State Parks such as the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, Daniel Boone National Forest, Red
Author: Lacey Kessell
Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
Forest conversation is recognized as one of the most serious threats to Kentucky forests. Nearly 48% of Kentucky is covered by woodlands and 88% of those are owned by private landowners. Kentucky forests provide significant community benefits in ecological services such as clean water, wildlife, aesthetic beauty and recreational activities, free of charge. In an effort to decrease the demand to clear out woodlands for traditional farming practices, it is vital for woodland mana
