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Read IFA’s blog to learn about the latest Ecoblitz science, advocacy opportunities, or legislative work in support of Indiana’s public forests.
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Stop DoF’s Crusade to Destroy Indiana’s Best Forests
Stop DoF’s Crusade to Destroy Indiana’s Rare Forests The Indiana Division of Forestry (DoF) is planning to log extensive portions of Pike State Forest in one of the best and last riparian bottomland hardwood forests
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Breaking News: City Council Asking for $6M to Purchase at Risks Urban Forests
It’s official. The Indianapolis City Council will vote on a special resolution for our urban forests this Monday night. This vote will help shape the future of our Marion County urban forests. Thank you to city councilors Jared
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Save Morgan-Monroe & Yellowwood State Forests Back Country Area
Tell DoF and Governor Holcomb to Save the Backcountry Area of Morgan-Monroe & Yellowwood State Forests Indiana Forest Alliance needs your help to convince the Indiana Division of Forestry (DoF) and Governor Eric Holcomb to
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DoF Committee Rejects Yellowwood Conservation Proposal
On May 9, IFA received a Committee Recommendation letter from the IDNR’s Division of Forestry (DoF) rejecting our proposal that nominated 2,380 acres of forest within the Backcountry Area (BCA) of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests to
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Morgan-Monroe Yellowwood State Forest Logging Plan Draft Comments
From: Indiana Forest Alliance 615 N. Alabama St Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46204 To: Indiana Division of Forestry (DOF) 402 W. Washington Street, Room W-296 Indianapolis, IN 46204 CC: Governor Holcomb Date: June 5, 2024
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Houchin Introduces Wilderness Expansion Bill in US House
Indiana Congresswoman Erin Houchin has introduced H.R. 8535, legislation which will more than double the size of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area and establish the new Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area adjacent to the
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DoF Committee Rejects Yellowwood Conservation Proposal
On May 9, IFA received a Committee Recommendation letter from the IDNR’s Division of Forestry (DoF) rejecting our proposal that nominated 2,380 acres of forest within the Backcountry Area (BCA) of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests to
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Yellowwood, Morgan-Monroe Logging Moratorium Lifted
The moratorium on logging in the 50,000 acres of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests (which has been in place since 2018) has been lifted. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Forestry (DoF) announced
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HOUCHIN CAN STOP THE LOGGING AND BURNING DESTRUCTION AT HOUSTON SOUTH
As we shared last week, the US Forest Service (USFS) has issued its Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment (FSEA) for the Houston South Vegetation “Management and Restoration” Project. This assessment was accompanied by a Final Decision
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Forests for Indy is ready to win in 2024. Save the Date for May 13 and sign up for 1:1 meetings
On May 13th, the Indiana Forest Alliance will officially launch the 2024 Forests for Indy campaign. Demand #1 is for the city council and the Mayor of Indianapolis to place $6M into the upcoming city
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