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Correction: In the story about Logging in Hoosier National Forest we stated that the South Fork watershed does not drain into Lake Monroe. That statement was in error. The South Fork watershed DOES drain into Lake Monroe. The Eco Report staff apologizes and regrets any confusion this may have caused. The oldest known black rhino, a female named Fausta, died …

The Indiana Forest Alliance, along with hundreds of volunteer scientists, is nearing completion on an “Eco Blitz,” aimed at documenting life in Indiana’s forest ecosystems. For five years, the IFA and volunteer researchers from across the country have gathered data on species living in the state’s forests. As IFA Executive Director Jeff Stant tells WFHB Correspondent Norm Holy, experts are …

The Brown County Parks and Recreation Dept. signed off on a logging contract that clear-cut a scenic overlook. At least one acre was logged along both sides of N. Highway 135, south of Bean Blossom. The Brown County Democrat reports, the county sold the timber along the overlook to Crowder Hardwood Properties LLC, for $13,000, in December. The contract, which …

The Monroe County Election Board approved Ellettsville’s request to not hold a primary election, last week; Brown County Parks and Recreation Department Director approved $13,000 logging contract for scenic overlook; Indiana’s beleaguered Attorney General announces the creation of an online sexual assault form; Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb visits D.C. after appointment to American Workforce Policy Advisory Board by President Donald …

State legislature begins second half of current session with over 400 bills to consider; proposed bill would tax AirBnBs; pollution clean-up site at Griffy Lake water treatment plant requires security against daily trespassers; Habitat for Humanity plans new house on W. 11th st; City completes installation of solar panels at Dimension Mill. FEATURE The Hardwood Strategy Report, commissioned by the …

In today’s feature report, Bassler tells WFHB he has previously sponsored legislation aimed at preserving ten to thirty percent of state forests from logging. With much of his district including areas of state forest, Bassler says Senate Bill six-ten is a different approach to his previous conservation bills, which didn’t make it out of the state’s Natural Resources Commission. 

The County Council signed a letter to the Hoosier National Forest’s district ranger, asking for broader public discussion of the pending Houston South project. The project calls for logging of approximately four thousand acres within the Hoosier National Forest. Environmental groups say the project poses serious risks to the Lake Monroe watershed, which supplies drinking water to Monroe County. Yesterday, …

Indiana’s second highest ranking public official, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, is encouraging the expansion of the state’s timber industry. Lt. Gov. Crouch unveiled a strategic report on Tuesday, at the annual meeting of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, in downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana Hardwood Strategy report details opportunities to expand the state’s timber industry. According to the report, the state’s hardwood …

In this week’s Eco Feature Report, WFHB News Director Wes Martin speaks with Indiana Forest Alliance Conservation Director Dr. Rae Schnapp about the report, and logging in public lands.

A new report, released yesterday by the Indiana Forest Alliance, timber sales on public land average lower returns than private timber sales. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Department of Forestry is responsible for managing the state’s forests. After logging in state forests increased significantly due to budgetary reforms in the mid-2000’s, the DNR has supplemented their state-allocated budget with …