Forestry and Timber Harvesting

Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District works with landowners on a voluntary basis to provide technical assistance with timber management and logging jobs.

The Ohio Timber Harvest Planning program is a voluntary program designed to assist woodland landowners, loggers and foresters with the pre-planning of logging activity.  The program helps participants select best management practices (BMPs) that will reduce soil erosion and maintain the harvest site to state standards BMPs of Timber Harvesting

What is the NOI & Harvest Plan?

The Timber Harvest Notice of Intent (NOI) provides important contact information, the location of the logging operation and when the logging is going to occur. The Timber Harvest Plan describes the BMPs that will be utilized during the operation to protect against erosion and the discharge of sediment into nearby waterways. The NOI form can be downloaded from the ODNR Division of Forestry website at https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/best-management-practices/forest-pollution-prevention/timber-harvest-plan 

Whatever the reason for harvesting, a professional forester is uniquely qualified to assist you with a timber harvest that accomplishes your objectives and protects you and your forest resources.  If you are in need of a certified forester, contact the ODNR Division of Forestry for a Service Forester or find a Consulting Forester. 

For more information, please contact Geauga SWCD at (440) 834-1122. 

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