Forest Management Resources

Invasives Removal

Purdue provides a list of private companies who can be hired to remove invasive plants from your property.

Click to access Invasive_Plant_Removal_Contractors.pdf

Find a Forester

This resource is provided by the Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association. All foresters listed have at minimum a 4-year degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited program.

http://www.findindianaforester.org/

Know Your District Forester

The State of Indiana has 20 districts with District Foresters who are trained to help you manage your forest.

https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4750.htm

Know Your Wildlife Biologist

The State of Indiana has multiple biologists for different regions of the state who can assist you in managing your land for certain wildlife species.

https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2716.htm

Order Native Plants

Grow Indiana Natives provides a directory of certified native plant nurseries and garden centers. To be certified, these business cannot grow or sell any listed invasive plants.

https://www.growindiananatives.org/buy-natives

Purdue Extension

Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources provides many resources for forest owners.

https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/area-of-interest/forests-woodlands-trees/

Financial Assistance for Landowners

There are many programs available for landowners to assist in improving wildlife habitat on their property.

https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2352.htm