Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District USDA Service Center, 1931 South Liberty Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47403 Contact the district at 812-349-2046 or email the District Coordinator Forest Quality and Management

Driving along the roads of Monroe County the natural forested area is visible from all angles. The SWCD Board of Supervisors has seen a growing concern with regard to loss of hardwoods. An the Distract and Board of Supervisor is supportive of the planting of native hardwoods such as oaks and hickory’s is a main focus for the Soil and Water Conservation District and Board of Supervisors.

· Forester List · Forestry BMP's Protecting the Woods and Wildlife While Harvesting · Hoosier Heartlands Plant-A-Million Project · Indiana Tree Identification · National Woodlands · Project Learning Tree · Resource Lists · Stewardship Handbook

Areas of Focus Increase the number of acres in Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) by 50% Hold Annual or Bi-annual forestry field day Hold Annual Fall and Spring Tree Sales Provide Rural Tree Care and Maintenance Workshops Promote the Back Yard Conservation project and Plant-A-Million Provide a hardwood tree and needed equipment for planting in each Habitat for Humanity Home in Monroe County Encourage Livestock Exclusion fencing from Forested Areas Identify and discourage invasive species.