Welcome to the ODNR Division of Forestry
 

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

Fairfield County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
11/19/09 ODNR Division of Forestry will provide the Pleasant Township Fire Department of Fairfield County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet 1-ton four-wheel drive pickup truck and a 10-kilowatt diesel-powered generator.

ODNR Reports Trees throughout Ohio Now Dropping Leaves
11/02/09 Leaf peepers were blown away this year by the seasonal colors of Ohio’s woodlands, but windy weather conditions are bringing the fall foliage season to a close.

Ohio’s Fall Wildfire Season Continues through November
10/28/09 Beautiful hardwood leaves are currently at peak color, yet soon they will be on the ground as potential fuel for wildfires that occur each autumn in Ohio.

Ohio’s Largest Remaining Undeveloped Forest to be Preserved
10/27/09 ODNR Director Sean Logan today announced the state’s intention to purchase the 15,849-acre Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest.

ODNR Offers Eye-Catching Autumn Leaf Color by Day, Halloween Fun by Night
10/21/09 Outdoor enthusiasts can now enjoy peak fall color during visits to Ohio’s state parks, forests and natural areas.

Peak Fall Color Will Give Hikers Natural Highs This Weekend
10/14/09 Dynamic blazes of orange, yellow, red and rust will provide the perfect backdrop for hikers who are ready to reconnect with the natural world this weekend.

14th Annual Forest Heritage Festival
10/08/09 The 14th Annual Forest Heritage Festival will be held at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover on October 16 and 17.

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. read more


FEATURES
Ohio Forests
A 2009 publication containing the most recent inventory data about our forest resource. 
Ohio Woodlands Job Corps
Vinton Furnance Experimental Forest
2009 State Forest Open House Schedule and Documents
Smokey Bear
Come and celebrate the 65-year history and imagery of our most beloved fire prevention mascot.
Smokey Bear Logo
Seedling & Equipment Liquidation at Marietta State Nursery
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) The impact this pest is having on Ohio’s rural and urban forests is staggering.

Limited Clearing at Mohican-Memorial State Forest - Columbia Gas Transmission will begin work in early December
 
 Ohio Fire Laws

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.



Original 1989 Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area Management Plan

1999 changes made to the orginal 1989 Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area Plan – 1999-2009 (expires September 2009)

1999-2009 Shawnee Wilderness Area Plan

Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area Management Plan being reviewed 


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.