About the Forest

Forest Facts

The Hoosier National Forest comprises about half of the public forest land in Indiana. The Forest is managed to provide a diverse mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy and it's size has a key role in providing forest ecosystems that enhance biological diversity on a regional scale. Each decision on a management practice is a commitment to enhancing the Forest and providing for local and national communities.

Find out more about our vision to provide a Forest with the values and benefits people want while responsibly providing for the unique ecosystems on the Hoosier National Forest.

Hoosier Highlights

Each month the Forest highlights a different aspect of its management or a different resource. This link takes you to the link of past columns and is a good place to go for information on the Hoosier.