The Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA) is a nonprofit organization with the goal of promoting good stewardship of Indiana woodlands. Today, IFWOA has more than 650 members representing 125,000 acres of forests. IFWOA is an affiliate of the National Woodland Owners Association.
Announcements
Pay 2013 Dues Now: Current members can pay their 2013 dues online using a credit card through Paypal. Or pay your dues by check via mail by sending in the membership renewal form along with your check made out to "IFWOA" to: IFWOA, 1007 North 725 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906-9431.
The National Timber Tax Website is ready to help with 2012 taxes. It was developed to be used by timberland owners, as well as a reference for accountants, attorneys, consulting foresters and other professionals who work with timberland owners regarding the tax treatment of timber related activities. Find information for your taxes and answers to your questions.
"Indiana Expeditions: Forests At Work": Indiana Forestry is featured in a PBS special. The hour-long episode examines the social, ecological and economic importance of Indiana’s forests. IFWOA past president Robert Woodling was one of many friends of IFWOA on the show. Segments or the entire episode plus bonus clips can be viewed from: http://www.wfyi.org/IndianaExpeditions/ForestsAtWork.asp. Click here to order a copy of the DVD for $10.
USDA urges the public to be on the lookout for Asian Longhorned Beetle: August is a time of peak emergence for the invasive pest. See more...
Statewide forest health/drought update: The Division of Forestry recently published reports on what foresters are seeing around the state. It looks like yellow poplar, and in some places black cherry, are taking the brunt of the consequences of the drought. See more...
Wildlife biologists reported dead or sick deer in 11 counties may have viral disease EHD. See more...