The Kentucky Tree Farm Committee promotes actions that sustain forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitat through the power of private stewardship.

Family forests certified by for the American Tree Farm System are recognized by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and meet current standards qualifying tree farms as SFI certified wood.

The Tree Farm System operates as an informal partnership encouraging resource management professionals from all disciplines and segments (forest industries, public agencies, private forestry consultants, and forest landowner organizations) to work together and offer expertise to family forest owners.

The Kentucky Tree Farm Committee carries out its mission by:

• Certifying and re-inspecting Kentucky Tree Farms as part of the American Tree Farm System.

• Providing Tree Farm certificates and signs to recognize Kentucky Tree Farmers

• Recognize each year the Kentucky Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.

Kentucky Tree Farm Biltmore Stick
Available in Red and White Oak
Lettering etched into wood.

$50.00 each

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• Recognize the Kentucky Outstanding Logger of the Year

• Recognize the Kentucky Outstanding Inspector of the Year

• Sponsor Tree Farm Field Days and educational programs throughout the state

• Undertaking special projects designed to educate Kentucky landowners on proper forest management
  
  
  
  

2009 Timber Tax Tips for Forest Landowners  - This bulletin summarizes federal income tax information useful to woodland owners in preparing their 2009 tax returns. It is current as of October 1, 2009, and supersedes Management Bulletin R8-MB 132. It should not be construed as legal or accounting advice; consult your legal and tax professionals for advice on your particular tax situation.

Submitted by the US Forest Service.