Kentucky Forest Industries Association

04/04/2026

KFIA was honored to be a part of the Arbor Day event.

03/07/2026

Oak Strong: Celebrating Loggers and Shaping the Future of White Oak.

Held at Harold White Lumber and Millworks, Inc. We appreciate everyone coming out to share this day with us.

03/07/2026

Oak Strong! Today we celebrated 51 loggers at the Morehead class. We appreciate everyone that participated and spent the day with us. Congratulations to Seth Applegate who won the $500 Visa gift card.
Special thanks to Harold White Lumber and Millworks, Inc. for providing a space for us.

02/18/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based construction, and grow U.S. wood energy markets and forest product processing capacity.

“A strong timber industry is essential for active forest management and the vitality of rural economies,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “By supporting mills and markets that transform forest byproducts into valuable goods, we strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce wildfire risks, and generate well-paying jobs across rural America.”

Funding is available through three Forest Service grant programs: the Wood Innovations Grant, Community Wood Grant, and Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant programs. Together, these programs support projects that:
Develop innovative wood products
Increase the use of wood in commercial and residential construction
Expand wood energy systems
Modernize, retrofit, or increase the capacity of wood products manufacturing facilities

Eligible applicants include private businesses, for-profit and non-profit organizations, tribes, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and public utility, fire, conservation, and school districts.

01/08/2026

We would like to wish Jimmy Thornberry a very Happy Retirement. Jimmy has been instrumental in the growth of KFIA through the years by serving on the Board of Directors and as the Association Secretary/Treasurer. Congratulations Jimmy!
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11/21/2025

Kentucky ForestryWorks is working hard to teach students about opportunities in the forest products industry. Thank you Frannie.

11/05/2025

KFIA is a sponsor for this event and we invite everyone to visit with us.

SAVE THE DATE | The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is coming to Gatton Park!
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On November 15 from 5-7pm, Silver Belle, will make a “whistlestop” at Gatton Park on its way to Washington D.C. To celebrate this occasion, we are inviting visitors to come to the park and see the tree, sign its protective banner, and enjoy festive music and activities.
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Learn more by visiting GattonPark.org/whistlestop.

11/04/2025

The U.S. Capital Christmas Tree will be in Lexington on Nov. 15 in Gatton Park. KFIA is a proud partner and sponsor of this visit. This will be the final stop of the tour. We hope you will join us.

10/24/2025

Join us Nov. 15 in Lexington.

10/02/2025

The Kentucky Association of Environmental Education is launching a paid internship program to connect talented students with hands-on experience in environmental and natural resource-related careers.

Any natural resource-related organization or industry in Kentucky has the opportunity to participate. Invest in the future, and consider hosting an intern!

09/25/2025

Silver Belle is Coming to Town! 🔔

The U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proudly presents the 2025 Whistlestop Tour from Nevada to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this holiday season.

📍 Tour Dates & Locations
Sat, Nov. 1 – Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Sun, Nov. 2 – Lovelock & Elko, NV
Mon, Nov. 3 – Ely, NV
Tue, Nov. 4 – Las Vegas, NV
Fri, Nov. 7 – Flagstaff, AZ
Sat, Nov. 8 – Albuquerque, NM
Sun, Nov. 9 – Amarillo, TX
Mon, Nov. 10 – Oklahoma City, OK
Tue, Nov. 11 – Lenexa, KS
Wed, Nov. 12 – St. Louis, MO
Fri, Nov. 14 – Paducah, KY
Sat, Nov. 15 – Lexington, KY
Thu, Nov. 20 – Joint Base Andrews, MD

✨ Follow along at www.uscapitolchristmastree.com for updates and event details.

U.S. Forest Service
Society of American Foresters

09/25/2025

Join us! Nov. 15, Lexington KY

Silver Belle is Coming to Town! 🔔

The U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest proudly presents the 2025 Whistlestop Tour from Nevada to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this holiday season.

📍 Tour Dates & Locations
Sat, Nov. 1 – Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV
Sun, Nov. 2 – Lovelock & Elko, NV
Mon, Nov. 3 – Ely, NV
Tue, Nov. 4 – Las Vegas, NV
Fri, Nov. 7 – Flagstaff, AZ
Sat, Nov. 8 – Albuquerque, NM
Sun, Nov. 9 – Amarillo, TX
Mon, Nov. 10 – Oklahoma City, OK
Tue, Nov. 11 – Lenexa, KS
Wed, Nov. 12 – St. Louis, MO
Fri, Nov. 14 – Paducah, KY
Sat, Nov. 15 – Lexington, KY
Thu, Nov. 20 – Joint Base Andrews, MD

✨ Follow along at www.uscapitolchristmastree.com for updates and event details.

U.S. Forest Service
Society of American Foresters