Welcome to the ODNR Division of Forestry

State Forester and Chief
Robert L. Boyles

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

The Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department of Ross County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pickup truck through the ODNR, Division of Forestry.More...


Nine Ohio educators were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to environmental education by the ODNR, Division of Forestry.More...


Following Ohio’s outdoor burning laws this fall will help rural landowners stay safe and prevent wildlfires.More...


The 16th Annual Forest Heritage Festival will be held at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover on October 21 and 22.More...


As fall color begins to fade around the state, Ohio state parks offers additional autumn adventures.More...


An array of colors from  deep reds to neon-lime greens will provide the perfect backdrop this  weekend for hikers ready to reconnect with the natural world.
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Expansion plans are in the works for the current all-purpose vehicle (APV) and snowmobile trail system at Maumee State Forest in northwestern Ohio.More...


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.

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FEATURES
State Forest Open Houses and Annual Work Plans
Ohio Forest Legacy Program
Spring Fire Season - A review of Ohio's outdoor burning laws for homeowners.
Ohio's Forest Action Plan (Assessment & Strategy)
Ohio Forests
A 2009 publication containing the most recent inventory data about our forest resource. 
Vinton Furnance Experimental Forest
Smokey Bear
Explore this site to learn about our favorite fire prevention mascot, Smokey Bear.
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) The impact this pest is having on Ohio’s rural and urban forests is staggering.

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.



Approved Shawnee Wilderness Area Management Plan 2009-2019 (pdf)


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.