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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 …

Today is the first day of early voting in Indiana; Fifteen Indiana counties are getting a share funds raised through timber sales at state forests; The National Rifle Association endorsed Indiana Republican Senate candidate Mike Braun. FEATURE Indiana University Alum George Taliaferro passed away yesterday at 91 years old. A three-time All-American running back, Taliaferro was the first African-American to be drafted …

Eco Report’s Julianna Dailey speaks with the Indiana Forest Alliance’s Dave Simcox about logging in state forests, in this live broadcast Eco Report feature.

Host Doug Storm is joined by John Seifert, Indiana’s State Forester. We discuss logging in Yellowwood State Forest and the management of public forest lands. Other topics include the marked increase in commercial logging since 2002; invasive plant species in clear-cut land; the science of carbon sequestration; and the politics of resource management. Credits: Producer & Host: Doug Storm Board …