Ohio DNR Division of Forestry

State Forester and Chief
Robert L. Boyles

Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Rd
Building H-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693

Map to our offices:
Fountain Square, Bldg. H-1

Telephone: 614/265-6694
TOLL FREE: 1-877-247-8733
FAX: 614/447-9231

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

For general information about the Division of Forestry, e-mail your questions here.

Questions and comments about the Division of Forestry Web Site should be directed to Drew Todd 614-265-6707

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NEWS RELEASES


Blue Rock State Forest Hosts Special Hunt Nineteen disabled hunters participated in a special hunt for wild turkeys at Blue Rock State Forest in Muskingum County on April 14.More... Ohio Again Leads the Nation in Tree City USA Communities Ohio remains the nation’s leader in Tree City USA communities with 237 participating cities, villages and townships.More... Greg Guess Named Outstanding Forester Forester Greg Guess was recognized as the Outstanding Individual in Government Service at the March 24 annual meeting of the Ohio Forestry Association (OFA). More... Discover Resources Available for Southeast Ohio Woodland Owners The Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest will host an event showcasing research geared to help woodland owners, according to the ODNR Division of Forestry.More... Woodland Owners Discuss Legacy Planning on March 31 The Northwest Ohio Woodland Owners are hosting a Legacy Planning Workshop to outline guidelines for woodland owners, according to the ODNR Division of Forestry.More... Jackson County Landowners Named Ohio's 2012 Outstanding Tree Farmers Benita and Wayne Lashbrook and Rita and Brad Franchi have been named the 2012 Ohio Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, according to ODNR.More... Wildfire Prevention Tips Shared for Windy Spring Season Ohioans are urged to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions according to the ODNR Division of Forestry.More... Limited Maintenance Clearing Resumes in Mohican-Memorial State Forest To minimize the impact of gas well and transmission line maintenance clearing, Columbia Gas will be working in Mohican-Memorial State Forest and State Park beginning March 1.More... Ross County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment Through ODNR The Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department of Ross County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the ODNR, Division of Forestry.More... Environmental Educators Recognized by ODNR Nine Ohio educators were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to environmental education by the ODNR, Division of Forestry.More...

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Looking for a Forest?

State forest land is host to an almost endless list of recreational uses.

Generally more primitive than state parks, Ohio’s forests invite outdoor enthusiasts from bird watchers to ATV riders. Activities may vary by location.

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FEATURES
	Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp
	Teacher Field Days 2012 at Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest (pdf) and Registration Form (pdf)
	Asian Longhorned Beetle in Ohio Trees
	State Forest Open Houses and Annual Work Plans
	Ohio Forest Legacy Program
	Spring Fire Season - A review of Ohio's outdoor burning laws for homeowners.
	Ohio's Forest Action Plan (Assessment & Strategy)
	Ohio Forests A 2009 publication containing the most recent inventory data about our forest resource.
	Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest
	Smokey Bear Explore this site to learn about our favorite fire prevention mascot, Smokey Bear.
	Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) The impact this pest is having on Ohio’s rural and urban forests is staggering.

Smokey Plate Available

The Division of Forestry is a proud partner of the Call Before You Cut campaign, an effort to provide in-depth forest management information to Ohio’s 400,000 landowners.

The program is a joint effort of the ODNR Division of Forestry, OSU Extension, Rural Action, the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, ODNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation, the Society of American Foresters, The Nature Conservancy, the Better Business Bureau, the American Tree Farm System, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area, and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Approved Shawnee Wilderness Area Management Plan 2009-2019 (pdf)

Photo use policy: you may use non-copyrighted photos with attribution to the Ohio Division of Forestry; our occasional photos bearing a © symbol belong to individual photographers, direct inquiries for their use to Drew Todd.