ODNR Annual Work Plan Open Houses Set for September
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(Columbus) – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (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 September 10th-12th.
“Sharing information and receiving public input are key for the Division of Forestry’s annual open houses,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “They are great settings for members of the public to interact with division staff, learn about our plans to sustainably manage Ohio’s state forests, and provide us with valuable comments.”
An aerial view of Tar Hollow State Forest.
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.
The Division of Forestry’s 2024 Open House events are as follows:
- Southeastern District, Athens Headquarters:
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- 360 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701
- For more information, call 740-272-8519
- Southern District, Chillicothe Headquarters:
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- 345 Allen Ave., Chillicothe, OH 45601
- For more information, call 740-774-1596
- Northern District, Findlay Headquarters:
- Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840
- 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 Division of Forestry’s State Forest Plans webpage.
If you would like to submit written comments, please send an email with your name to: DNR-stateforestworkplancomments@dnr.ohio.gov.
Comments will be accepted through October 7, 2024, at which time they will be considered as the plans are finalized.