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| 1126 - Woodland Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1126.1) | 41 |
Number of individuals that attended woodland education programs |
| 1126.2) | 17000 |
Number of woodland acres owned by woodland education program attendees |
| 1126.3) | 41 |
Number of individuals that increased their understanding of the importance of healthy and productive woodland |
| 1126.4) | 41 |
Number of individuals indicating the woodland education program(s) helped them with their woodland |
| 1126.5) | 17 |
Number of individuals that planned or implemented one or more woodland management practices |
| 1126.6) | 11 |
Number of individuals with a management plan and those that plan to get one |
| 1126.7) | 2 |
Number of individuals that planned or worked with a natural resource professional |
| 1126.8) | 16 |
Number of individuals that planned or encouraged others to implement woodland management practices |
Author: Courtney Jenkins
Major Program: Woodland Education
Forests, also called woodlands, cover 48% of Kentucky and are mostly privately owned. These forests provide numerous environmental benefits such as improved air and water quality, as well as improved wildlife habitats. Our forests also contribute significantly to our economy, as Kentucky forest industry employs more than 60,000 individuals and adds $13.5 billion annually to the state's economy. Kentucky's forests can be healthier and more productive when landowners implement sustainable
