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Kentucky Forests
Kentucky lies in the center of the eastern hardwood region, which means the state plays a pivotal role in supplying timber and products vital to the economies of local communities and the entire country.
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Research Impacts
Kentucky boasts incredibly diverse woods, with over 100 tree species and thousands of other plant and animal species. Efforts in extension, research, and instruction aim to safeguard these woodlands from anticipated future changes.
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Robinson Forest
Robinson Forest spans 14,800 acres within the Cumberland Plateau, serving as a rich source of data on forestry, hydrology, wildlife, and ecological interactions. It integrates research and resource management through extension and teaching initiatives.
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FNRS Graduate Program
The Forest and Natural Resource Sciences M.S. and Ph.D. program addresses issues that range from molecular to landscape and societal levels, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources.
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Undergraduate Forestry Program
The education program in forestry leading to the Bachelor of Science in Forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), under its Forestry standard. Our program trains students to grow, manage, and protect forest ecosystems.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Proper care and management of our woodlands is essential to keep our forests healthy and productive. UK Forestry Extension specialists are on the ground to provide landowners with the resources they need to be good stewards of the land.
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forestry.department@uky.edu
(859) 257-7596
Forestry and Natural Resources Extension
forestry.extension@uky.edu
(859) 257-7597
