Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XII. Conservation and State Development § 149.332.Legislative findings and declarations; purpose; construction with other laws

(1) Healthy, sustainable forests that are ecologically sound provide economic opportunities and benefit the overall quality of life for all Kentuckians;

(2) High quality forests provide clean air and water and biodiversity;

(3) A diverse forest economy must include forest product industries, recreation, and tourism;

(4) Timber harvesting operations must be conducted in an ecologically sound manner;

(5) Kentucky must promote the stewardship of its public and private forest lands while recognizing the rights and responsibilities of private landowners;

(6) Comprehensive continuous forest inventories are needed to provide information to make decisions to meet present and future needs;

(7) Increased awareness of the economic, social, and ecological importance of Kentucky's forests is needed to:

(8) It is the purpose of KRS 149.330 to 149.355 to provide private landowners and loggers with education, technical assistance, and incentives that encourage them to manage their properties and carry out timber harvesting operations that will assure sustainable forests in the Commonwealth; and

(9)KRS 149.330 to 149.355 shall not be construed as affecting the requirements of any other laws of the Commonwealth relating to environmental protection, including water quality or forestry.