News Journal – With the exception of forest service officials, there was a clear consensus from pretty much everyone else who spoke out at the meeting that clear cutting is a terrible idea. “I find it disgusting. Clear cutting on steep slopes should be outlawed,” said one person, who identified himself as a former logger.… Continue reading This will destroy this whole region for years,’ resident tells U.S. Forest Service
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Photos from the Town Meeting
Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service, Kentucky Heartwood, and the hundred members of our community who turned out on November 17 for our town meeting on the Jellico Logging Project. And special thanks to the Whitley County Extension Office for allowing the community to use its space. Here are some photos from the event:
Video of the Town Meeting
Kentucky Heartwood made a Facebook Live broadcast of the Jellico Project Town Meeting on November 17 at the Whitley County Extension Office. Turnout was excellent, with about 100 members of the community in attendance and many sharing their views. Special thanks to the U.S. Forest Service, Tim Reed, John Hull, and the others for their… Continue reading Video of the Town Meeting
People who live near Daniel Boone National Forest are concerned about losing 10,000 acres of trees
WBIR 10 News NBC – “We are concerned about the amount of logging and the number of years the proposal is going to take. Forty years, that’s a long time,” said Lauren Kallmeyer, the executive director of Kentucky Heartwood. “We’re hoping for a lot less trees to be cut overall. Then, the amount of trees… Continue reading People who live near Daniel Boone National Forest are concerned about losing 10,000 acres of trees
Ryans Creek Valley Head South – 3D Maps
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Ryans Creek Wash 1 South – 3D Maps
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Ryans Creek Wash 1 North – 3D Maps
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