A proposed federal restoration plan seeks to log and burn portions of the Hoosier National Forest. (Photo courtesy U.S. Forest Service) Hoosier National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations ...

Earth Day — celebrated on Monday, April 22 — brought together community members, officials from regional groups as well as the U.S. Forest Service to discuss their vision for what's best for the ...

When agencies burn Indiana forests, they hope to see oak rise from the ashes. But environmentalists believe the solution for the oak problem is costing the climate, clean water and wildlife. For ...

The offices in Bedford and Tell City will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. The Forest Service encourages visitors to call ahead to schedule appointments for ...

INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — A recent letter penned by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun urged federal officials to “immediately withdraw” a controversial plan to log and burn nearly 20,000 acres ...

Federal workers across the U.S. are losing their jobs, including employees at the U.S. Forest Service. Reuters reported last month the Forest Service had fired 3,400 newly hired workers — although at ...