Welcome to the ODNR Division of Forestry
 

Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Rd
Building H-1
Columbus, OH 43229-6693


Map to our offices:
Fountain Square, Bldg. H-1


Telephone: 614/265-6694
TOLL FREE: 1-877-247-8733
FAX: 614/447-9231


Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.


For general information about the Division of Forestry, e-mail your questions here.


Questions and comments about the Division of Forestry Web Site should be directed to Drew Todd 614-265-6707


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NEWS RELEASES

Shawnee State Forest Trails Now Open
06/17/09 ODNR Division of Forestry is announcing the re-opening of recreation trails at Shawnee State Forest.

Blue Rock State Forest Hosts Special Hunt For The Disabled
05/13/09 Twenty disabled hunters participated in a special hunt for wild turkeys at Blue Rock State Forest in Muskingum County on Saturday, April 4.

ODNR Celebrates Discovery of Sugarberry Tree in Ohio
05/12/09 ODNR Division of Forestry has announced Ohio's first native tree species discovery in more than half a century.

Jefferson County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment Through ODNR
05/07/09 The Tiltonsville Volunteer Fire Department of Jefferson County will receive a four-wheel drive, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Athens County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
05/07/09 The Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department of Athens County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Carroll County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
05/07/09 The Sherrodsville Volunteer Fire Department of Carroll County will receive a 1987 Ford F-350 squad and two 10,000-watt generators through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Harrison County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
05/07/09 The Hopedale Fire Department of Harrison County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ODNR Division of Forestry.

Looking for a Forest?

State forest land is host to an almost endless list of recreational uses.

Generally more primitive than state parks, Ohio’s forests invite outdoor enthusiasts from bird watchers to ATV riders. Activities may vary by location. read more


FEATURES
Smokey Bear
Come and celebrate the 65-year history and imagery of our most beloved fire prevention mascot.
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Seedling & Equipment Liquidation at Marietta State Nursery
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) The impact this pest is having on Ohio’s rural and urban forests is staggering.

Limited Clearing at Mohican-Memorial State Forest - Columbia Gas Transmission will begin work in early December
 
 Ohio Fire Laws

Smokey Plate Available

The Division of Forestry is a proud partner of the Call Before You Cut campaign, an effort to provide in-depth forest management information to Ohio’s 400,000 landowners.

The program is a joint effort of the ODNR Division of Forestry, OSU Extension, Rural Action, the Ohio Federation of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, ODNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation, the Society of American Foresters, The Nature Conservancy, the Better Business Bureau, the American Tree Farm System, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area, and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Photo use policy: you may use non-copyrighted photos with attribution to the Ohio Division of Forestry; our occasional photos bearing a © symbol belong to individual photographers, direct inquiries for their use to Drew Todd.