Forestry
Supporting landowners and communities to meet their goals for healthy forests, community trees, and supporting the timber industry.
The Kansas Forest Service’s forestry programs support the health, sustainability, and economic value of Kansas forests across both urban and rural landscapes. Through the Conservation Tree Program, landowners can access tree and shrub seedlings for conservation purposes such as windbreaks, wildlife habitat, and riparian buffers. The Community Forestry Program empowers cities, community groups, and volunteers to establish and maintain healthy urban forests. The Rural Forestry Program focuses on assisting private landowners in managing and protecting forests, woodlands, and agroforestry resources. The Forest Health Program provides expert assistance to landowners and communities in identifying and managing threats from pests, diseases, and invasive species. The Utilization and Marketing Program supports the sustainable use of Kansas timber by connecting landowners and wood producers to markets.
Together, these forestry programs promote resilient, productive, and well-managed forest resources throughout Kansas.
We can assist landowners with making decisions that work towards their objectives for the future of their forest land.
Tree and shrub plantings may function as wildlife habitat, windbreaks, timber plantations, and streambank plantings.
Maintaining strong markets for timber resources, plays a critical role in local economies and encouraging sustainable, long-term woodland management.
Learn more about the insects, diseases, and invasive species that affect windbreaks, woodlands, and community tree canopies.
Successfully growing trees and shrubs in Kansas depends on the selec on of appropriate plants for the intended site.
Establish successful new windbreak plantings or renovate existing windbreaks.
Streamside forests protect water quality for more than 134,400 miles of streams, creeks, and rivers in Kansas.
Learn more about black walnut and pecan trees and their utilization.
In order to protect your trees from pests or disease, start by selecting tree species that are well adapted to the climate fluctuations and site conditions of your area.
Learn more about why community tree canopies matter and how you can learn more about the trees in your town.
Service Providers
Kansas Forest Service and our partners assemble lists of contractors and services in an effort to connect landowners with the resources and information they need to manage their woodlands and properties. Reference to specific businesses on these lists are not an endorsement. All businesses have requested their information be included. No businesses have been intentionally excluded. If you would like to join our list, please complete our Contractors and Service Providers Form.
- Certified Arborists
- Consulting Foresters
- Forestry Contractors
- Pecan Growers
- Prescribed Fire Contractors
- Sawmills
- Timber Buyers
- Walnut Hullers
