Hoosier National Forest

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Healthy Forests, Healthy Water

Remarks by Forest Supervisor Mike Chaveas at Monroe Lake 60th Anniversary Reception
Buffalo Springs Restoration Project – Public Engagement

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.
District Ranger Discusses Draft Decision on Houston South Project

District Ranger, Chris Thornton, gives the current status of the Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project and explains the importance of it.
Setting the Record Straight on Care for Our Forests and Wildlife – Part 3

Forest Supervisor, Mike Chaveas, shares the facts about how the Forest Service cares for our public forests and wildlife.
Setting the Record Straight on Care for Our Forests and Wildlife – Part 2

Forest Supervisor, Mike Chaveas, shares the facts about how the Forest Service cares for our public forests and wildlife.
Setting the Record Straight on Care for Our Forests and Wildlife – Part 1

Forest Supervisor, Mike Chaveas, shares the facts about how the Forest Service cares for our public forests and wildlife.
Pollinator Habitat in Log Landings Project

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.