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436 Acres Of Muskingum County Woodlands To Become Forest Legacy Project Property
A 436-acre forested area located in Muskingum County and owned by Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc. is the first woodland in the state to become permanently protected through the federal Forest Legacy Program. A recognition ceremony is planned for noon on Friday, May 9. 5/6/08

Cicadas Soon To Emerge In Southwestern Ohio
After 17 years of quiet, cicadas will soon emerge in several southwestern Ohio counties. 05/05/08

Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment
The Coalton Volunteer Fire Department of Jackson County will receive a 1984 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry. 4/17/08

Ashtabula County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment
The Geneva-on-the-Lake Fire Department of Ashtabula County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry. 4/15/08

4/14/08 - Kincaid Appointed To Supervisory Position with Division of Forestry
Athens County resident Dan Kincaid was recently named private lands and nursery administrator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry.

4/8/08 - Athens Resident Appointed To Supervisory Position With ODNR Division Of Forestry
Athens County resident Dan Kincaid was recently named private lands and nursery administrator for the ODNR Division of Forestry.

3/25/08 - Contact ODNR For Prior Notification of Prescribed Burns at Shawnee State Forest
In coming weeks, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry will be using prescribed burns as part of the management plan at Shawnee State Forest in Scioto County.
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News Release Archives 2005 | 2004 | 2000 to 2003

08/13/07
  Sextons Awarded Appalachian Regional Logger of The Year - Jackson Area Brothers Selected as Top Operators in 13-state region
08/03/07   Division of Forestry Hosts State Forest Open Houses

04/16/07
  Blue Rock State Forest Hosts Special Hunt For The Disabled
04/02/07
  David Lytle Named State Forester - New ODNR Forestry chief formerly with The Nature Conservancy

03/15/07
  State Launches New Effort to Promote Planting of Windbreaks to Reduce Erosion, Save Heating Costs - Incentive program discounts arborvitae seedlings, includes planting guide
03/07/07
  Ohio Leads The Nation With 249 Tree City USA Communities - Program encourages citizens to be involved in tree care and planting programs
03/07/07
  Ohio's Spring Wildfire Season Arrives

02/28/07
  Agreement Reached To Limit Clearing At Gas Storage Wells In Mohican-Memorial State Forest And Mohican State Park - ODNR and Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. sign memorandum of understanding to reduce impact of timber clearing in popular outdoor recreation areas

01/31/07
  Ohio's Largest Single Tract Of Privately Held Forest Now Forever Protected - ODNR signs conservation easements on nearly 16,000 acres of Vinton County woodland
01/31/07
  Buy 500 Conifer Seedlings, Get 500 Pines At No Charge Under New ODNR Match Program - Conifer Match Program saves money, requires total minimum order of 1,000 Ohio Conservation Seedlings
01/30/07
  Local Firefighters Receive Wildfire Suppression Training - Waverly
01/25/07
  Local Firefighters Receive Wildfire Suppression Training - Gallipolis

12/27/06
  New Study Shows Ohio's Forest Industries Contribute More Than $15 Billion To The State's Economy
12/27/06
  Division of Forestry’s Work now a 100-Year Legacy
12/22/06
  ODNR Now Accepting Enrollment Applications For Forest Legacy Program - Program pays landowners who are seeking to protect their woodlands
12/07/06
  ODNR Awards More Than $186,000 In Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

11/22/06
  The Leesville Volunteer Fire Department in Carroll County will receive a used 5-ton, all-wheel-drive cargo truck from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
11/22/06
  Pike County Fire Department Provided use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
11/21/06
  Local Fire Department in Adams County Provided use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR

10/30/06
  Nearly $2,000,000 Goes To Ohio School Districts And Communities Through "Trees To Textbooks" Program
10/04/06
  Area Residents Asked To Collect And Donate Black Walnut Seeds - Seeds can be dropped off at Marietta State Nursery or Chillicothe Forestry Office
10/02/06
  Ohio’s Fall Wildfire Season Arrives - ODNR advises public to observe outdoor burning rules in October and November

9/29/06
  Historic Lookout Towers At Mohican, Tar Hollow And Scioto Trail State Forests Now Restored, Open To The Public - Icons of forest conservation come to life for the 2006 Fall Color viewing season
9/19/06
  Call Before You Cut" Encourages Ohio Landowners To Make Informed Choices About Their Woodlands - Private forest owners urged to call 877-4B4-UCUT (877-424-8288) for help
9/14/06
  You bet your Buckeye you can grow this state symbol in your own backyard!
9/11/06
  Volunteer efforts improve Hocking State Forest Horseman’s Camp
9/11/06
  Volunteers Needed For Hocking State Forest - Fat Man’s Squeeze Trail Project
9/06/06
  Ohio Is Home To National Champion Buckeyes Both The Tree And Football Variety - Nation’s largest Ohio buckeye tree stands in Huron County

8/23/06
  New Wildlife-friendly” Tree Seedling Packets Available - Packets available in two sizes; include two free magazine subscriptions [Expired]
8/23/06
  Time to Sign Up For Northwest Ohio Windbreak Program- Landowners in 17 northwest Ohio counties can receive seedlings and professional advice

7/25/06
  Ohio Tree Farmers Earn National Recognition
7/14/06
  Tiverton Timber Tree Farm tour in Coshocton County scheduled for September 30 - Fact Sheet
7/14/06
  2006 Ohio Tree Farmer of the Year Tour set for September 30 Near Tiverton Center
7/14/06
  2006 Southeast Ohio Tree Care Conference Set for August 4 in Athens
7/05/06
  Division of Forestry will host a public Open House on July 12 for Mohican, Fernwood, Harrison, Yellow Creek, Beaver Creek, and Sunfish Creek State Forests.

5/25/06
  Jefferson County Fire Department Provided Use Of Fire Protection Equipment Through ODNR
5/11/06
  Ohioans Serving In The Armed Forces To Be Honored At Memorial Forest Shrine In Ashland County - Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs celebrate Armed Forces Day

4/24/06
  Think Trees This Arbor Day And Learn More - New and improved Division of Forestry web site a great resource
4/11/06
  Ohio Leads The Nation With 237 Tree City USA Communities - Program encourages citizens to be involved in tree care and planting programs

3/28/06
  Several Ohio Conservation Seedling Varieties added to 20% Discount Offer. These and other species still available for ordering by April 14
3/16/06
  2006 Ohio Wildfire Exposition Promotes Fire Prevention - New Philadelphia event this coming weekend is free and open to the public
3/14/06
  Order Ohio Conservation Seedlings Before April 14 For Delivery This Spring
3/11/06
  Washington Township In Scioto County Named First "Firewise Community/USA" in Ohio
3/02/06
  20 Percent Discount Offered On Six Varieties Of Seedlings At The State Tree Nursery
3/01/06
  Springtime Requires Increase Safety When Burning Outdoors

2/28/06
  Jackson And Ross County Firefighters Receive Wildland Fire Training - COALTON, OH - Firefighters from four local fire departments attended wildland fire suppression training
2/27/06
  Local Firefighters Receive Wildland Fire Training - WAVERLY, OH-Firefighters from four local fire departments attended wildland fire suppression training
2/14/06
  Lawrence County Fire Department Provided use of Fire Protection Equipment - This program helps local fire officials obtain important fire-fighting equipment that their limited budgets might not otherwise permit

1/19/06
  Good Forest Neighbors Recognized By ODNR Division Of Forestry

News Release Archives 2005 | 2004 | 2000 to 2003