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Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission

KSNPC Protecting Kentucky's Natural Heritage

KSNPC's Mission:
To protect Kentucky's natural heritage by (1) identifying, acquiring and managing natural areas that represent the best known occurrences of rare native species, natural communities and significant natural features in a statewide nature preserve system; (2) working with others to protect biological diversity; and (3) educating Kentuckians as to the value and purpose of nature preserves and biodiversity conservation.

Link to Online SNP DirectoryLink to Data ServicesLink to Species & Community InformationLink to Rare Plant Database
 
new Fall 2008 Naturally Kentucky #60 PDF Document. KSNPC Quarterly Newsletter.

Dec. 19, 2007 PDF Document. Hugh Archer was presented the 2007 Biological Diversity Protection Award. 
Dec. 19, 2007 PDF Document. Mary Carol Cooper was presented the 2007 Volunteer Steward Award.
 
 
Species and Community Data
Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission
801 Schenkel Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-573-2886
Fax: 502-573-2355
E-mail: naturepreserves@ky.gov