The Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry promotes and practices
good stewardship of natural, recreational and cultural resources on Indiana's
public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing
benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.. DISTRICT FORESTERS Indiana has over 4.2 million acres of forestland that grow some of the finest hardwoods in the world. District Foresters, employed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry, are professionally trained to manage forestland for the many resources it can provide. Privately owned forests offer forest products, wildlife habitat, watershed and water quality protection, natural beauty and recreation opportunities. District foresters administer both state and federal programs that provide technical assistance, property tax incentives, and cost-sharing incentives for applying practices that accomplish sustainable management. A District Forester can help start the management of your forested land by visiting your woods and helping plot the best course of action for meeting your ownership objectives. Many forest owners make management decisions based on limited knowledge. Your District Forester can inform you of your management options and the implications of each option. This will help you make an informed management decision to meet your land use objectives and keep your forest healthy and vigorous. Our District Forester is Janet Eger. Janet can be contacted by calling her office at 812-247-2479 or her cell at 812-583-9383. Janet's email address is jeger@dnr.IN.gov. Janet covers both Lawrence and Orange Counties. Community Wildfire Desk guide & Toolkit Forest Landowner Natural Disaster Desk guide & Toolkit District Foresters Janet Eger and Steve Manning with the state champion Cherrybark Oak in Evansville, IN. |
