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of Interest:
Governor Strickland, ODNR Director Logan Announce Ohio Woodlands Job Corps (Jul 30, 2009)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sean Logan announced that the Ohio Division of Forestry is currently accepting applications for the first class of 132 jobs that will be available as part of the newly created Ohio Woodlands Job Corps, made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Corps members will work at one of seven state forests, treating and removing invasive species, learning how to fight wildfires and receiving extensive training and certification.
Woodland Invasive Species Program
Launched to Promote Healthier Forests in
22-County Area (Mar 31, 2009)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Nearly $1 million in federal landowner assistance
funds and technical advice from a forester
are available in a 22-county area in central
and southeastern Ohio for woodland owners interested
in controlling invasive species.
Invasive Species in Ohio: Pathways, Policies, and Costs (Oct 2008)
Union of Concerned Scientists.
A new report finds that invasive species such as the emerald ash borer and zebra mussel already are causing significant damage in the state of Ohio. While the total cost of these non-native species is currently estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars a year, preventive legislation could significantly limit their economic and environmental impact.
Firewood
Alert: It is Illegal to Move Firewood
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Ohio Department of Agriculture.
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