Forestry
What Is Forest Management?
Forest management has to do with providing a forest the proper care so that it remains healthy and strong in order to provide the products and resources needed by the landowner. There are certain principles, practices and techniques necessary in order to properly care for the forest. That is why it's essential to develop and execute a plan.
Woodlot Owners Resource Packets are available at our District office. The information in the packet provides land users with the information and tools to make the best management decisions regarding woodlot harvests.
Ohio Timber Harvest Planning Program
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Soil & Water Conservation, in cooperation with Ohio's Soil and Water Conservation Districts have established the Ohio Timber Harvest Planning Program. The program's purpose is to assist landowners, loggers & foresters with the pre-planning of logging activity.
The program is voluntary and designed to help responsible parties select Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will reduce soil erosion and maintain the harvest site to state standards.
Below is a form for a Timber Harvest Notice of Intent (NOI). PLEASE NOTE: The Notice of Intent and Timber Harvest Plan is a companion document NOT replacing your Logging Contract with your logging professional.
The NOI/THP should be completed together by all parties and submitted to the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District previous to the start of the operation.
FP3 (Forestry Pollution Prevention Plan)Tree Health Assessment Video
Below are links for more useful information related to Forestry. Check them out!