Several myths have surfaced and resurfaced over many years. Indiana’s state forests have been managed by the Division of Forestry since the first state forest was established in 1903. Questions arise including acreage, management, level of harvest, the forestry profession and a number of other issues. The maintenance of ecosystem processes is inherently more important than a given stage of development that must be preserved.

Check out the Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Myths and Truths of Indiana State Forests (pdf).

Resources:
Frost Seeding to Establish Wildlife Food Plots and Native Grass and Forb Plantings – Purdue Extension YouTube
Wildlife Habitat Hint: Tips for Evaluating a First Year Native Grass and Forb Plantings, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube Channel
Drone Seeding Native Grasses and Forbs: Project Overview & Drone Setup, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube channel
Forest Improvement Handbook, The Education Store
Ordering Seedlings from the State Forest Nursery System, Got Nature? – Purdue Extension-Forestry & Natural Resources (FNR)
Designing Hardwood Tree Plantings for Wildlife – The Education Store
ID That Tree – YouTube Playlist
Forest Management for Reptiles and Amphibians: A Technical Guide for the Midwest, The Education Store
Ask the Expert: Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment – Birds and Salamander Research, Purdue Extension – FNR
A Template for Your Wildlife Habitat Management Plan, The Education Store
Managing Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer, The Education Store
Woodland Stewardship for Landowners, Playlist, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube channel
Nature of Teaching Unit 1: Animal Diversity and Tracking, The Education Store
Subscribe Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel, Playlists include wildlife, Nature of Teaching, Moments in the Wild and much more.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Fish and Wildlife