Resources

District Foresters, Indiana DNR Division of Forestry

District Foresters from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Division of Forestry are professionally trained to manage forestland. A District Forester can help you start the management of your forested land by visiting your woods and recommending a best course of action to meet your goals.

District Biologists, Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife

Wildlife Biologists from the IDNR Division of Fish and Wildlife are professionally trained to assist landowners to establish and improve habitat.  They also assist landowners with prescribed burn plans, along with linking landowners with funding sources for habitat improvements.

Professional Consultant Foresters

Consultant foresters are professionally trained foresters who assist the private woodland owner to implement forest management practices such as timber harvests, forest stand improvement, and tree planting, among others, on their forestland. Consultant foresters are typically contracted by woodland owners, with fees based on an hourly, daily, or by-the-job rate, or by a percentage of the gross return.

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service County Offices

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service (CES) delivers tested educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation’s largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It’s a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. The Purdue CES focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources, including forestry and wildlife, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.

USDA Service Centers

USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies.

Forest Stewardship Practices for Oak-Hickory Ecosystems in Indiana

LSSI Indiana Forest Stewardship Collaborative Management Plan

Meet Indiana’s Songbirds:  the Indiana Birder’s Dozen Pocket Guide

Forestry for the Birds Silviculture Guide

Meet Illinois’ Songbirds:  the Illinois Birder’s Dozen Pocket Guide