- Kentucky River Palisades
The Kentucky River Palisades are series of steep, scenic
gorges andlimestone outcroppings that stretch for approximately 100 mi (160 km), along theKentucky River in centralKentucky in theUnited States .The Palisades are considered by
environmentalist s to form a uniqueecosystem in the region. It provides habitat for fourspecies of endangeredbat s as well as several rare and endangeredplant species. Uncommon tree species found in the Palisades include Yellowwood,Rock Elm ,Sugarberry , Mountain Lover, and various types of Viburnums.The preservation of the scenic beauty and habitats of the Palisades is on-going project of state agencies such asKentucky State Nature Preserves Commission , which manages the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve. At 700 acres this preserve is the largest intact forest in the palisades and has several miles of public hiking trails. In 2007 theKentucky State Parks announced the purchase of 90 acres adjacent to the Dorman for the creation of the new Palisades State Park. Other public natural areas in the region include the Sally Brown Nature Preserve owned byThe Nature Conservancy .External links
* [http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/kentucky/preserves/art10916.html Nature Conservancy: Kentucky River Palisades]
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