State Forests plan up for public input in Ohio

Columbus — The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry invites the public to attend in-person open houses to learn more about the Annual Work Plan for State Forests. All three open house events will take place Sept. 10-12.

The Division of Forestry’s managers and foresters develop an annual work plan to guide specific management activities for 24 state forests in Ohio. This work plan encompasses more than 200,000 acres combined.

The open house events provide opportunities for the public to ask questions and comment on Ohio’s plans for sustainable forestry, which include recreation, aesthetic value, treating invasive species, prescribed burning, and timber cruising and harvesting.

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The Division of Forestry’s 2024 open house events are as follows:

• Southeastern District, Athens Headquarters:

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 360 E. State St., Athens. For more information, call 740-272-8519.

• Southern District, Chillicothe Headquarters:

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 345 Allen Ave., Chillicothe. For more information, call 740-774- 1596.

• Northern District, Findlay Headquarters:

Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 952 Lima Ave., Findlay. For more information, call 419-424-5004.

Open house information and the 2024-2025 draft Annual Work Plan for State Forests are posted on the Ohio Division of Forestry’s State Forest Plans web page.

Anyone who would like to submit written comments on the draft plan may send an email, including name, to: DNR workplancomments@dnr.ohio.gov.

Comments will be accepted through Oct. 7.