Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission

http://www.kynaturepreserves.org/

The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission (KSNPC) is a state agency mandated to seek out the remaining high quality examples of Kentucky’s original landscape and protect them in a system of nature preserves.  KSNPC also works with other public and private landowners to meet this mandate. 

Rare plants and animals as well as intact natural communities are protected within the boundaries of state nature preserves from the Mississippi River to Pine Mountain and many places in between.  Many preserves contain fragile habitats that can be damaged by foot traffic or have hazardous areas such as cliff-lines or sinkholes that may be pose a danger to hikers.  Rules have been established that safeguard each preserve’s natural resources, which are the primary focus of KSNPC’s efforts.  Following these rules ensures that everyone enjoys a quality experience with prime educational opportunities each time they visit.  Please help us protect these special areas.

Please follow these rules when considering the placement of a GeoCache on a state nature preserve:

1.  Only virtual caches may be developed for state nature preserves.  Nothing physical may be placed on these properties.  Contact the regional manager prior to development in order to inquire about any designated and/or "off limit" areas and to learn interesting facts that may enhance the educational value of your virtual cache. 

2.  All public visitors are restricted to the marked trail system.  Please keep your activities confined directly to the trail.  Referencing trail markers (where present) will aid in keeping visitors from attempting to leave the trail and go across country.  Do not access fragile areas, such as rockshelters, caves, bogs, wetlands, steep slopes, historic structures, and other sensitive sites. Do not use areas closed to the public, or deemed unsafe.

3.  Follow all preserve rules and all other land use rules and posted information for each site.

4.  Do not interfere with or detract from other visitors' experiences.

5.  Nature preserves are open sunrise to sunset only.

6.  Report any incidents, problems, or violations to the preserve manager.

7.  Encourage friends and fellow geocachers to follow these guidelines.

 Eastern and Central Regions