Ohio

Total forested acres = 7.86 million
Privately owned = 6.2 million
Industry = 1.1 million
Government = 56,000

Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in Ohio. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.

Demonstration Field Days

Technical and Cost-share Assistance

• The Ohio State University Extension can provide management suggestions based upon current university research, information and expertise. Use the website link to locate your local county agents.
• The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry provides cost-share, educational and technical forestry services to landowners. Ph: (877) 247-8733.
• The Partners for Fish & Wildlife program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers technical and financial assistance to landowners for restoration of native habitat types. Ph: (614) 469-6923 (ext 30).
• The Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service can provide information on federal cost-share opportunities and assistance. Ph: (614) 255-2500.
• The Ohio Division of Natural Areas & Preserves has information about rare species or ecological communities that may occur on your land and what you can do to help conserve them. Ph: (614) 265-6453.

Forest Landowner Groups
Local organizations that support the work of family forest owners:

• Ohio Forestry Association
• Ohio Tree Farm