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
Hoosier National Forest Buffalo Springs Restoration Project Proposal In Analysis Stage
The Buffalo Springs Restoration Project, proposed for National Forest System lands on the Hoosier National Forest primarily in Orange County, is in the early stages of analysis. The Hoosier National Forest has begun considering implementing actions within this area of the Forest that are aimed at improving and diversifying the forest’s conditions to benefit native […]
Importance of Young Forests video released
The Indiana Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society recently released a new video “The Importance of Young Forests.” View it here.
The US Navy is Growing History in Indiana
In an effort to preserve history, the U.S. Navy is sustainably managing a 50,000-acre forest in Indiana. Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane) has managed this area for over 60 years, and the forest provides some of the richest biodiversity in all of Indiana.
Fall 2021 IFWOA newsletter now available
The Fall 2021 IFWOA newsletter is now available. View here
The Top Ten Family Forestry Issues for 2021 per National Woodland Owners Association
Since 1986 NWOA has ranked the top ten family forestry issues in the United States through an annual vote by the leaders of the 42 state affiliates (including IFWOA). Their polling for the 2021 suggests little change from 2020. The ten issues separate into concerns: Markets, Invasives, Taxes, Right-to-Practice Forestry and Keeping Forests as Forests. […]
