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Setting the Record Straight


Forest Supervisor, Mike Chaveas, shares the facts about how the Forest Service cares for our public forests and wildlife.

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Welcome to Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful 204,000 acre Forest a local treasure.

Forest managers work with the public to develop a shared vision of stewardship focused on restoring, maintaining, and interpreting the cultural and natural resources of our public lands.

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Recreation Opportunities

family hiking
There are over 260 miles of trails available for hiking on the Hoosier. In addition, hikers can go cross-country almost anywhere on the national…
Horses on Trail
The Hoosier has over 200 miles of trails for equestrian use.
MtnBikers on Nebo
Roads near the Hoosier are where the classic bicycle film "Breaking Away" was filmed - and nearby in Bloomington, Indiana is where Indiana…
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Buffalo Springs Restoration Project – Public Engagement

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As stewards of the land, we are entrusted by the American people to take a holistic look at forest ecosystems and make informed decisions about the future direction of those ecosystems and any needed management actions to improve conditions. An important part of that process is involving the local community, interested organizations, and forest visitors. This page is to share information about the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project and keep you updated on its status. â€‹

Pollinator Habitat in Log Landings Project

Contractors prepare to transfer shortleaf pine off one of Mark Twain National Forest’s log landings

Log landings, open areas in forests where logs are processed and stacked before being loaded onto logging trucks, have been identified as sites with potential to boost floral resources and in turn bee/pollinator populations. On the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana, forest staff have been leading an effort to establish ephemeral pollinator habitat in recent log landings.

Photograph Your Forest Contest

2019 Fall Photo - Owl at Deam Wilderness

The Hoosier National Forest is excited to announce a photo contest open to the general public! Come visit the Hoosier and capture spectacular views, special moments and hidden gems.

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