Mailing Address:
2045 Morse Road,
Building C-3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6561

For general information about the
Division of Natural Areas and Preserves,
e-mail your questions here.

Application For An Access Permit

To Ohio State Nature Preserves

Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
2045 Morse Road, Building C-3 • Columbus, OH 43229-6693 • (614) 265-6561

NOTICE: Permits take up to 14 days to process. Please plan accordingly.

GUIDELINES:

1. This application must be received by the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves at the address listed above at least 14 days in advance of the requested visitation date

2. You must specify which preserve(s) you wish to visit • Month-long permits may be available for certain preserves • Call (614) 265-6561 for more information

3. Permits will be issued and e-mailed to the applicant before the scheduled visit • Maps, brochures and any special stipulations concerning the use of the preserve will accompany the permit • If you are planning to visit Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve, boating transportation is necessary but not provided by the division • Contact the division for more information

4. Leaders may be available upon request for large groups • It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the appropriate division preserve manager in a timely manner to check on availability

5. Any questions regarding your application should be directed to (614) 265-6561

6. Research at a state nature preserve and collection of endangered or threatened plants requires separate permits

7. All visitors must follow the rules and regulations for use of Ohio State Nature Preserves • Copies of the rules and regulations are available from the division and are usually posted at each preserve

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT
IN A DELAY IN ISSUING THE PERMIT OR PERMIT DENIAL.

(Print this page or download permit in .pdf format)

I have read and completely understand the above guidelines • I agree to assume full responsibility for all actions of the listed group while visiting the preserve(s) listed below

Applicant's signature________________________________Date____________

NAME OF APPLICANT:___________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:_____________________________________________

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DAYTIME PHONE: (_____)________________ EMAIL:_________________

ACCESS IS REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PRESERVE(S):_______

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DATE(S):_________________________________________________________

TIME(S):________________________________________

TYPE OF GROUP & SIZE:____________________________________________

IPURPOSE OF YOUR VISIT:__________________________________________

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DNR 5210 (12/11)