Division of Forestry Mission Statement

Our Mission is to Promote and Apply Management for the Sustainable use and Protection of Ohio’s Private and Public Forest Lands

We will

Reforest rural lands, where appropriate, by encouraging the planting of high-quality forest tree seedlings, emphasizing hardwoods.
Encourage the best management of Ohio's non-industrial private forests through stewardship-oriented assistance that meets landowner management objectives.
Provide multiple public benefits from forests owned and managed by the ODNR-Division of Forestry that include being a source of aesthetics, forest products, recreational opportunities, quality streams and diverse wildlife habitats. These properties will be individually managed to enhance their unique features.
Establish, maintain, and improve urban forests through expanding cooperative efforts with Ohio's communities.
Encourage rural economic health by emphasizing quality products from Ohio's woodlands and wood-using industries.
Provide wildfire management leadership including prescribed fire.
Promote the health of Ohio's forests.
Facilitate understanding of the vital role of forests in Ohio's environment and economy.
Develop and maintain partnerships, such as Ohio Tree Farm Committee, Ohio Forestry Association, woodland owner groups, 4-H, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Society of American Foresters, and others, that support these goals and objectives.

We will foster

An educated and informed workforce
An innovative workplace that promotes excellence and personal growth
The trust of the public that is earned on a daily basis.