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| 1122 - Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1122.1) | 209 |
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) | 12 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more forest health, management and/or utilization practices |
| 1122.11) | 7 |
Number of businesses impacted by forest health, management and utilizations programs (note: Master Loggers typically represent a small business) |
| 1122.12) | 0 |
Number of dollars saved/earned by implementing forest health, management and utilization practices |
| 1122.13) | 0 |
Number of acres owned or managed by forest health, management and utilization program participants |
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
The Spongy Moth is a destructive insect that prefers to feed on of oak trees but will also feed on other tree species such as poplar, maple, basswood, and apple, to name a few. While it is not currently established in Kentucky, vigilance is needed. The Spongy Moth is able to move long distances via fire wood, vehicles, and household goods, allowing it to make establishment in an area. With the help of the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology, the Harlan County Extens
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Forest Education: Health, Management, and Utilization
Harlan County is comprised of 259,784 acres of forest land in which 93% is privately owned. Kentucky’s timber industry depends on Certified Master Loggers to keep the timber economy strong. Kentucky Master Logger certification allows the loggers to work with landowners and saw mills to get the product to market. Without the certification, those loggers can’t perform their jobs and meet the objectives of the industry. The Master Logger must receive six hours o
