Kentucky Division of Forestry - Recent Headlines
Below you will find a list of recent press releases. Click on the title to view the full text of the press release.
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- Division of Forestry Recovers Wildfire Suppression Costs
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Division of Forestry Recovers Wildfire Suppression Costs and refunds sixty-two Kentucky counties for the purpose of county forest fire protection.
- Kentucky’s Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Receives National Award
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Kentucky’s Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Receives National Award
- State Forester Leah MacSwords Receives 2009 National Association of State Foresters Sustained Excellence Award
Monday, October 12, 2009
State Forester Leah MacSwords Receives 2009 National Association of State Foresters Sustained Excellence Award
- Fall Forest Hazard Season Begins Oct. 1
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wildfire risks expected to increase for many Kentucky communities during the upcoming forest fire season.
- Firewise and Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Awarded
Monday, August 24, 2009
Firewise and Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Awarded- Funds help communities and local fire departments reduce wildfire risks
- Kentucky Firefighters to Help with California Wildfires
Thursday, August 06, 2009
An interagency crew of Kentucky Firefighters is heading to California to help with wildfires.
- Smokey Bear Celebrates 65th Birthday
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Governor Beshears signs proclamation to recognize Smokey Bear's 65th birthday. Smokey Bear's "birth" was Aug. 9, 1944 and his message, "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires", has been one of the most successful public service adverstisements in history.
- Outstanding Forest Steward Award Winner Chosen
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Estill County landowner honored for Outstanding Forest Steward or the Year.
- Firewise Grants Available to Kentucky’s Fire-prone Communities
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Kentucky Division of Forestry is currently accepting grant applications for the 2009 Kentucky Firewise Community cost-share grant program. The program supports communities, counties and organizations in fire-prone areas known as the wildland/urban interface and the funding is to be used for projects that protect people, property and natural resources from the risk of wildfire.
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