Ohio DNR Division of Forestry

Additional Resources:

BMPs for Erosion Control

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, Building 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

Division of Forestry Mission Statement

Our Mission is to Promote and Apply Management for the Sustainable use and Protection of Ohio’s Private and Public Forest Lands

We will

Reforest rural lands, where appropriate, through the growing and selling of high-quality forest tree seedlings, emphasizing hardwoods.
Encourage the best management of Ohio's non-industrial private forests through stewardship-oriented assistance that meets landowner management objectives.
Provide multiple public benefits from forests owned and managed by the ODNR-Division of Forestry that include being a source of aesthetics, forest products, recreational opportunities, quality streams and diverse wildlife habitats. These properties will be individually managed to enhance their unique features.
Establish, maintain, and improve urban forests through expanding cooperative efforts with Ohio's communities.
Encourage rural economic health by emphasizing quality products from Ohio's woodlands and wood-using industries.
Provide wildfire management leadership including prescribed fire.
Promote the health of Ohio's forests.
Facilitate understanding of the vital role of forests in Ohio's environment and economy.
Develop and maintain partnerships, such as Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association, woodland owner groups, 4-H, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Society of American Foresters, and others, that support these goals and objectives.

We will foster