Ohio State Forest hosting open houses

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry will host five Open Houses in July. The public is cordially invited to attend, ask questions, and submit written comments on state forest management plans at any of the following dates and locations:

July 11, 2011
4 – 7 pm (Presentation at 5:30 pm)
Maumee State Forest Headquarters, 3390 County Rd. D, Swanton, OH 43558;
Phone: 419. 822. 3052

July 19, 2011
4 – 7 pm (Presentation at 5:30 pm)
Mohican-Memorial State Forest Headquarters, 3060 County Rd. 939, Perrysville, OH 44864;
(Mailing address: 945 ODNR Mohican Rd. 60, Perrysville, OH 44864);
Phone: 419. 938. 6222

July 21, 2011
4 – 7 pm (Presentation at 5:30 pm)
Fernwood State Forest Headquarters, 11 Township Rd. 181, Bloomingdale, OH 43910;
Phone: 740. 266. 6021

July 27, 2011
5 – 8 pm (Presentation at 6 pm)
Athens Division of Wildlife District 4 Headquarters, 360 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701;
Phone: 740. 589. 9901

July 28, 2011
5 – 8 pm (Presentation at 6 pm)
Shawnee State Forest Headquarters, 13291 U. S. 52, West Portsmouth, OH 45663;
Phone: 740. 858. 6685

Each year the ODNR Division of Forestry hosts open houses for interested citizens and neighbors, and displays planned forest management projects for the upcoming year. These proposed projects include timber harvesting, prescribed burning, timber cruising, treating invasive species, recreation trails, and facility maintenance.

Comment cards will be available during the Open Houses for visitors to provide feedback on state forest management. Open House information is currently posted to the Division’s website at www.ohiodnr.com/forestry.

Ohio grows more acres of trees than corn and soybeans combined. The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, visit the Division of Forestry’s web site at www.ohiodnr.com/forestry.

The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.