|
|
|
|
|
Media Inquiries
614-265-6860 |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul
1
Written by:
news editor
7/1/2010 1:00 AM
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry is holding a series of five open house meetings in July and August.
ODNR Division of Forestry Hosts State Forest Open Houses
Public invited to review state forest management plans
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry is holding a series of five open house meetings in July and August. The public is invited to attend and ask questions or submit written comments on management plans that will be available for all 20 state forests.
The meeting times and locations are:
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 4 - 7 p.m.
Location: Maumee State Forest, 3390 County Rd. D, Swanton, OH 43558
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Mohican-Memorial State Forest, 3060 County Rd. 939, Perrysville, OH 44864
Date: Thursday, July 29, 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Fernwood State Forest, 11 Township Rd. 181, Bloomingdale, OH 43910
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Athens District Office, 360 E. State St., Athens, OH 45701;
Date: Thursday, August 5, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shawnee State Forest, 13291 U. S. 52, West Portsmouth, OH 45663
Each year, the ODNR Division of Forestry hosts open houses for interested citizens and neighbors, and displays planned forest management projects for the upcoming year. These proposed projects include timber harvesting, prescribed burning, timber cruising, grapevine control, recreation trails and facility maintenance.
Comment cards will be available during the open houses for visitors to provide feedback on state forest management. The division’s 2010 Open House information is currently posted to its Website at www.ohiodnr.com/forestry.
Ohio grows more acres of trees than corn and soybeans combined. The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, visit the Division of Forestry’s web site at www.ohiodnr.com/forestry.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
-30-
For more information, contact:
Greg Smith, ODNR Division of Forestry
614. 265. 6706
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
Tags:
|
|
|