KRS 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 re port shall

address, at a minimum, timber growth and removal, commercial species

composition, timber quality, market information, forest health, and industry activity.

The division shall cooperate with the United States Forest Service in carrying out

the provisions of this subsection.

(2) In order to have accurate, current, and complete information and data, the division

shall:

(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

log prices; and

(c) Use Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and ensu re

coordination with statewide GIS efforts.