Extension
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| 1126 - Woodland Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1126.1) | 5 |
Number of individuals that attended woodland education programs |
| 1126.2) | 80 |
Number of woodland acres owned by woodland education program attendees |
| 1126.3) | 5 |
Number of individuals that increased their understanding of the importance of healthy and productive woodland |
| 1126.4) | 5 |
Number of individuals indicating the woodland education program(s) helped them with their woodland |
| 1126.5) | 5 |
Number of individuals that planned or implemented one or more woodland management practices |
| 1126.6) | 10 |
Number of individuals with a management plan and those that plan to get one |
| 1126.7) | 5 |
Number of individuals that planned or worked with a natural resource professional |
| 1126.8) | 10 |
Number of individuals that planned or encouraged others to implement woodland management practices |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Woodland Education
Forestry and woodland operations are a significant contributor to the rural economy of Morgan County and East Kentucky. Via the UK Department of Forestry’s Woodland Owners Short Course, Extension prepares property owners to manage their woodlands, add value to their property and address challenges, while protecting the environment. In August, in partnership with UK Forestry and several other public/private organizations, Morgan County Extension hosted its first ever short cours
