NRI Highlisghts

• From 1982 to 1997, land use change in Kentucky has seen a:

• Loss of 726,700 acres Cropland

• Loss of 273,900 acres Pastureland

• Loss of 291,200 acres Other land (*Minor Uses)

• Gain of 253,300 acres Forestland

• Gain of 88,700 acres Federal land

• Gain of 595,600 acres of Urban and Roads

• Gain of 29,800 acres of Water

• Gain of 332,400 acres of CRP (There was no CRP land in 1982)

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