Information for Kentucky Woodlands Owners, Farmers, and Forestry Professionals
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| PUBLICATIONS The following publications may be helpful in managing ice damage in woodlands and urban areas. Woodlands Kentucky Woodlands Magazine - Evaluating Ice Damage This photographic guide will provide information that can help you assess tree damage relative to timber value loss. FORFS 09-01 Ice Damage – Safety in the Woods This publication will help to keep you safe in ice-damaged woodlands and while clearing tree debris from roads, trails, and fences. FORFS 09-02 Ice Damage– Timber Salvage Decisions This fact sheet is provided to help you make decisions regarding timber losses associated with ice damage. If timber value loss is significant, a salvage operation may be warranted as well as claiming a tax loss. FORFS 09-03 - Ice Damage – Managing Woodland Damage and Health This fact sheet provides information on overall woodland health and the effects of ice damage on long-term woodland health and management. Managing Ice-Damaged Forest Stands This publication by the Kentucky Division of Forestry covers how woodland owners can address the task of assessing their forest damage and making decisions about their future. Salvaging Timber This publication by the Kentucky Division of Forestry discusses how woodland owners should proceed on salvaging their storm damaged woodlands. Urban/Yards Helping Trees Recover from Ice Storm Damage This publication by the Kentucky Division of Forestry discusses things that can be done to help many damaged trees recover. Don’t make hasty decisions! Stop and evaluate your trees first! Pruning Landscape Trees This publication by the UK Department of Horticulture covers the proper steps in pruning landscape trees. For more horticulural information on woody plants click here. Caring For Trees Damaged by Ice This publication by the Land Owner Resource Centre in Ontario, Canada shows woodland owners how they can assess damaged individual trees in their woodlands. Press Release Ice Damage Press Release Come up with a plan for your damaged trees before you cut. Doug McLaren, discusses the need to work with professionals in dealing with ice damage to your woodlands. For assistance in dealing with ice storm damage to your woodlands, contact the Kentucky Division of Forestry at 502.564.4496. |
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