Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners' Association
Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners' AssociationWorking for Indiana Woodlands
Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA) was founded in 1977 and is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and sustainable management of woodlands in Indiana. IFWOA advocates for scientific best practices for management to achieve objectives of clean water, wildlife habitat, soil protection, native species diversity, timber production, recreation, carbon sequestration and many others.
Latest News
New project Helps the Hellbenders
Purdue leads $2.7 million USDA-funded conservation partnership The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $197 million for 41 locally led conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The Farmers Helping Hellbenders project, led by Rod Williams, Purdue professor of forestry and natural resources, and Purdue Extension wildlife specialist/Help the Hellbender project coordinator Nick Burgmeier, will […]
2022 Indiana Woodland Owner Conference: Sign up now
November 4-5 Clifty Inn, Clifty Falls State Park, Madison Highlights include Friday optional morning and afternoon field tours in Jennings and Ripley County and an optional Friday evening social and program at the Clifty Inn. Saturday’s program has sessions on Forestry for the birds, enhancing your property for wildlife, practical guidance on chainsaw safety, and […]
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly found in Huntington
On July 21 spotted lanternfly (SLF) was found in Huntington. After surveying by Indiana DNR the area SLF was found in about a 30-acre area west of downtown. At this point it is unknown how the infestation started, but it’s possible it showed up via rail or on vehicular traffic. It has likely been there […]
“The Nature of Oaks” webinar with author Doug Tallamy Sept 13
September 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join IFWOA in this Zoom webinar as we learn from Dr. Doug Tallamy about our amazing oaks and their ecological contributions. Free for IFWOA members, $5 for nonmembers, registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register now See the flyer Purchase “The Nature of Oaks” , available in hardback, […]
Announcing IFEF Educational Grants program is taking applications thru September 18
The Indiana Forestry Educational Foundation (IFEF) is pleased to announce the availability of competitive grant funds to help educate and inform woodland owners and/or the public about forestry and woodland management. The opportunity for award of IFEF grants, which are available up to $500.00
