Plant life is extremely diverse and ranges from sun-loving species to those that grow in dense shade. Tree cover dominates the publicly owned acreage, and is a significant component on privately owned lands. Oak-hickory is the predominant timber type, however, many other commercially important timber species also occupy significant acreages. More than 500 wildlife species can be found within the Forest, including 48 mammals, 237 birds, 52 reptiles, 57 amphibians, and 109 species of fish. There are seven federally-listed threatened and endangered species inhabiting the Forest, as well as 33 species which are considered regionally sensitive, and 114 Forest-listed species.
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Comments requested by January 31, 2012
Project Update: The Forest is currently working on revising the environmental assessment and hopes to have a revised document for public comment in early 2012.
Prescribed Burning of Cave Hill, Dennison Hollow, and Stoneface Research Natural Areas and Simpson Township Barrens Ecological Area and Adjacent Forest Communties
Designation of hiker/equestrian trails in the Big Grand Pierre, Eagle Creek, Lusk Creek and Upper Bay Creek watersheds, and restriction of equestrian use to designated system trails.
