August 3, 2007

ODNR DIVISION OF FORESTRY HOSTS STATE FOREST OPEN HOUSES
Public invited to review state forest management plans

COLUMBUS, OH ? The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry will host four Open Houses in August and September. The public is cordially invited to attend, ask questions, and submit written comments on state forest management plans at any of the following dates and locations:

August 27, 2007
3 pm - 7 pm
District 6, Shawnee State Forest Office, 13291 US 52,West Portsmouth, OH 45663;
Phone: 740-858-6685

August 28, 2007
4 pm - 7 pm
District 4, Athens District Office, 360 E. State St, Athens, OH 45701; Phone: 740-593-3341

August 29, 2007
5 pm - 7 pm
District 5, Chillicothe Office, 345 Allen Ave., Chillicothe, OH 45601; Phone: 740-774-1596

September 12, 2007
6 pm - 8 pm
District 3, New Philadelphia Office, 2205 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663;
Phone: 330-339-2205

Each year the ODNR Division of Forestry hosts open houses for interested citizens and neighbors, and displays planned forest management projects for the upcoming year. These proposed projects include timber harvesting, prescribed burning, timber cruising, grapevine control, recreation trails, and facility maintenance. Comment cards will be available during the Open Houses for visitors to provide feedback on state forest management. Open House information is currently posted to the Division’s website at ohiodnr.com/forestry.