Pre-conference | HeartSong Salon C

 “Keeping TN’s Forests Healthy & Productive”

Katy Kilbourne is the new forest health specialist for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. She oversees a range of projects aimed at protecting Tennessee’s forests and forest products. Katy gained her experience with invasive pests as a plant inspector for two years in southern middle Tennessee and then eight years as the State Plant Pathologist.  During this time, she worked to prevent the spread of invasive species within the nursery trade, assisted with implementing the state firewood certification program and quarantine, organized state wide and national surveys, and facilitated stronger collaborations among governmental, non-profit, and private industry to advance common objectives in combating invasive species through networking, outreach initiatives, and educational endeavors. A passionate advocate for citizen science, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives to engage communities and stakeholders. Katy received both her M.S and B.S from Tennessee State University with focuses in Plant Pathology and Geospatial Information Systems. In her spare time, she enjoys taking leisurely walks outside admiring fauna and flora, good times, and learning new things.

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