People interested in how Indiana’s State Forests operate can share their views at a series of open houses starting this month.
At each event, the DNR Division of Forestry will provide information about recreational activities, major projects, forest resource management and planning.
Attendees can talk with DNR personnel or submit written comments. Some open houses will include a tour of facilities or a woods walk.
State Forester John Seifert says the open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how state forests provide diverse wildlife habitat, forest products and recreational opportunities.
Open houses are set for this Saturday at the Martin State Forest from 8 to 11:30 at the Martin County Ag Day at the Martin County Community building at the fairgrounds.
Greene-Sullivan State Forest will have their open House Thursday, April 9, 2-6 p.m., at the property office on State Road 159, approximately 1.5 miles south of Dugger.
The Owen-Putnam State Forest event is Wednesday, April 29, 3-7 p.m., at the property office, 5 miles west of Spencer and less than 1 mile north of State Road 46,
The open house at the Ferdinand/Pike state forest are set for fall on Thursday, Sept. 24, 3-7 p.m. at the Ferdinand State Forest office off State Road 264, approximately 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand, (812) 367-1524.