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149.338 Inventory of Kentucky forests to be maintained -- Assistance with implementation of surveys.

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Page 1 of 1 149.338 Inventory of Kentucky forests to be maintained -- Assistance with implementation of surveys. (1) The division shall maintain an inventory of Kentucky's forests and provide a report on the status of Kentucky's forests on a biennial basis. The status report shall <br>address, at a minimum, timber growth and removal, commercial species <br>composition, timber quality, market information, forest health, and industry activity. <br>The division shall cooperate with the United States Forest Service in carrying out <br>the provisions of this subsection. (2) In order to have accurate, current, and complete information and data, the division shall: <br>(a) Assist the implementation of the Southern Annual Forest Inventory System by supplying five (5) two-person crews to perform annual data collection; (b) Develop and implement annual surveys of mills, landowners, timber buyers, and other appropriate entities to determine levels of harvesting and timber and <br>log prices; and (c) Use Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and ensure coordination with statewide GIS efforts. Effective: July 15, 1998 <br>History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 555, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1998.