Source: KFIA press release
J. Henry Duncan from Versailles, Kentucky was recently honored as the 2008 Kentucky Tree Farmer of the Year at the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) 44th Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY. James Morris with the Kentucky Division of Forestry in Madisonville, KY nominated Duncan for the award.
In addition to a plaque recognizing his achievement, a gift certificate in the value
of $350 was presented to Duncan on behalf of the National Tree Farm Program sponsor Stihl Incorporated. Duncan was selected from a number of nominations submitted from throughout Kentucky to the state Tree Farm Committee.
Mr. Duncan ‘s 150-acre tree farm is located in Logan County, Kentucky and is managed for a wide range of benefits including timber production, wildlife and recreation. The farm has been certified as a tree farm since 1985 and has been improved every year since entering the program. Improvements on the farm include timber harvesting, timber stand improvement, tree planting and maintenance of all boundaries and roads. The management of the tree farm has improved wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities on the property.
Mr. Duncan has taken an active role in forest management on his property and has encouraged others to practice good forest management and stewardship. Duncan’s farm was used for a Field Day in 2006 for inner-city youth, city council, parents and leaders from Russellville. His farm is always open for educational uses. Duncan is a member of the Kentucky Water Watch Program and is currently Vice President of the Kentucky Woodland Owners Association. He is also a Certified Forest Steward and past Tom Wallace Farm Forestry Award winner.
The Kentucky Tree Farm Committee is sponsored by the Kentucky Forest Industries Association which is the statewide trade association dedicated to serving and promoting the forest products industry of Kentucky. Founded in 1965, it has over 800 members in the areas of primary and secondary wood industry, supplier and service industries, wholesale, loggers and landowners. The Tree Farm Committee oversees the program in Kentucky and is part of the National Tree Farm Program that promotes sound forest management through sustainable forestry. For more information about the association or how you can become a certified tree farmer contact Bob Bauer at 502/695-3979.
http://www.kytreefarm.org/Press%20Release.08tfofyear.pdf
