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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  The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission's Biennial Report (January 2009) PDF Document The report features the commission's ongoing work to inventory and monitor rare species and ecological communities, preserve the few remaining undisturbed natural areas and educate Kentuckians on the value of nature preserves and biodiversity protection.
 
new Attention: The following KSNPC's properties are currently closed to visitors until further notice due to the danger from ice storm debris: Bissell Bluff WMA/SNA and Metropolis Lake SNP. 
Official News Release - Feb. 5, 2009 PDF Document.
new Winter 2009 Naturally Kentucky #61 PDF Document. KSNPC Quarterly Newsletter.

Dec. 12, 2008 PDF Document. Dr. Thomas C. Barr Jr. received the 2008 Biological Diversity Protection 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