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Description
Abstract
The proposed Kentucky Logging Bridge Program aims to enhance timber harvesting practices
through the implementation of temporary wooden bridges for stream and channel crossings.
Spearheaded by the University of Kentucky''''s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources in
collaboration with the Kentucky Master Logger Program and other key partners, this initiative
targets several critical objectives. It seeks to protect water resources, enhance the economic
sustainability of logging operations, and safeguard threatened and endangered species. The
program will provide a rent-to-own option for wooden bridges, thus reducing sediment
pollution and preserving water quality. It also includes comprehensive education and outreach
efforts to ensure the adoption of best management practices among loggers, landowners, and
mills, emphasizing the importance of water quality and environmental stewardship. The
initiative supports underserved communities and promotes sustainable logging operations,
balancing economic interests with ecological conservation.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 1/8/25 → 1/8/30 |
Funding
- Forest Service: $500,000.00
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