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2023 Indiana Woodland Owner Conference: Sign up now

November 3-4 Jasper and Huntingburg, Dubois County Highlights include Friday optional morning sawmill tour and afternoon field tour and an optional Friday evening social and program. Saturday’s program has sessions

Fall 2023 IFWOA newsletter now available

The Fall 2023 IFWOA newsletter is now available. View here In this issue: Nesting and Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators and other Beneficial Insects Upcoming forestry events Chainsaw workshop for Woodland

Interested in White Oak Management?

Oaks are a critical species for our Indiana forest ecosystems. They support more insects and wildlife than any other type of trees. But our oaks are projected to become a

2023-24 Directory of Professional Foresters helps woodland owners find assistance

A new Directory of Professional Foresters is now available, listing Indiana foresters who provide private woodland services and advice. Foresters are located throughout the state and provide assistance such as

Recommendations to Congress from the Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition

The FIFB Coalition includes over 100 forest groups representing all aspects of the forest sector, including forest owners, conservationists, hunters, anglers, forest industry and natural resource professionals. They work to

IFWOA supports “Increased TSP Access Act,” would address the TSP shortage

Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Michael Bennet and Sen. Roger Marshall, all members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, introduced legislation to address the shortage of Technical Service

Winter webinar series posted to IFWOA YouTube channel

IFWOA’s Winter Webinar Series 2023 is complete and all webinars are now posted to our IFWOA YouTube channel. Videos in the series included: Wild Orchids of Indiana, with Michael Homoya

Woodland Owners Honored for their Stewardship by IFWOA

Four Indiana families were recently recognized with the 2022 Charles Deam Forest Stewardship award by the Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association. David and Mary Ray of Monroe County are

New Best Management Practices Guide Available

Indiana DNR Division of Forestry has introduced new logging & forestry best management practices (BMP) field guide. The use of BMPs by loggers, landowners and land managers offers the greatest

“The Nature of Oaks” webinar posted on YouTube

The webinar “The Nature of Oaks” with author Doug Tallamy is now posted on YouTube for viewing. Dr. Tallamy discusses his book and how Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating