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This graphic includes the number of Master Loggers and wood-related businesses in each county and illustrates the importance of the forest industry to state s economy. featured
By Katie Pratt
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This graphic includes the number of Master Loggers and wood-related businesses in each county and illustrates the importance of the forest industry to state s economy.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - In 2020, the Kentucky forest sector remained steady to 2019 levels and added an estimated $13.97 billion to the stateâs economy.
âTree species diversity within our forests helps buffer the sector from unknown ecologic and economic impacts, which was really important in 2020,â said Jeff Stringer, chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. âThe economic impact of Kentucky forests is distributed across the state and contributes to the vitality of both urban
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How to benefit species and habitats biodiversity in your woodland
Find out about priority habitats and species, the value of ancient and native woodland and when it s appropriate to remove trees to restore open habitats.
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The conservation of biodiversity is an essential part of sustainable forest management. Forests cover nearly one-third of the world’s total land area and are vital in ensuring environmental functions such as climate regulation and soil conservation in addition to biodiversity. They provide habitats for a large array of plants and animals, some of which are rare or threatened. Through these important ecosystem services, biologically diverse forests and woodlands contribute to the sustainability of the wider landscape.