Announcing IFEF Educational Grants: These are competitive grant funds to help educate and inform the public about forests and forest management, with an emphasis this year on young forests. Applications are due by September 13th and awards will be announced in December. Review the announcement or apply for a grant (includes link to online form and
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup period, which had previously been announced as ending on Feb. 12, 2021. USDA will continue to accept offers as it takes this opportunity to evaluate ways to increase enrollment. CRP, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for
Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association, in coordination with the Indiana Division of Forestry, is seeking woodland owner volunteers who are interested in helping to measure the impacts of deer on tree regeneration. We are looking for volunteers to install deer exclosure fencing on their property to demonstrate deer impact effects.
150 woodland owners joined us November 4-5 in the Columbus area for the annual woodland owner conference sponsored by IFWOA. Friday’s program was a field tour of Jackson-Washington State Forest with an evening dessert reception and presentation at the Columbus Clarion hotel. Saturday’s program included a keynote speaker plus several concurrent sessions on topics of interest to woodland owners.
Pictures of the destruction on Clark State Forest, Indiana’s oldest state forest from the 3/2/12 tornadoes. (Pictures: PDF 5.5 MB) (Video, WHAS channel 11)
This disease attacks and kills black walnut trees and is the first find in the eastern native range. See the U.S. Forest Service pest alert (PDF) or the Walnut Council website. Some things you can do: Check your black walnut trees for signs of this disease. Report any dead or declining walnut trees to 1-866-NO-EXOTIC.
The 2008 Farm Bill provided for very good funding for forestry practices in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) program. Check your eligibility or find specific information at your local NRCS office. Forestry practicies which may be eligible include: Forest stand management Prescribed forestry management Tree and shrub establishment Upland and wetland wildlife habitat management
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