Invasive species project planned on Rockcastle River WMA

​​​FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 09, 2024) — A portion of Rockcastle River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Pulaski County will be closed to the public on April 11 or April 12, 2024 to facilitate an extensive habitat improvement project.

A 333-acre tract near Bolthouse Road will receive treatment for invasive plant species, primarily autumn olive, that displace native flora and degrade wildlife habitat.​​

​​Project leaders are monitoring short- and long-range weather forecasts and will select a work date with favorable conditions to achieve optimal results on the property. If favorable conditions do not occur, this project may be pushed to a later date.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will announce the work date through an update on its website (fw.ky.gov) and X (@kyfishwildlife). Signs also will be posted and gates closed at all access points to the project location. Access to all other tracts of the 2,924-acre WMA will not be affected and will remain open for public use.​​

Did You Know: Invasive plants, which have established footholds in Kentucky’s fields and forests, can threaten the Commonwealth’s native plants and animals. Preventing new introductions, further spread and additional impacts of invasive species is critical. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife offers resources for landowners. Learn more at Nuisance Species Plans - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife​.​​