Wayne National Forest
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Discover Ohio's only national forest and explore 244,000 acres of scenic Appalachian foothills.
Welcome to Wayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is a patchwork of public land that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio. The Forest is divided into three units managed out of two Ranger District offices located in Nelsonville and Ironton, with a field office in Marietta.
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Know Before You Go
Features
Wayne National Forest Proposes Changing Name to Buckeye National Forest
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The USDA Forest Service is proposing to change the name of the Wayne National Forest to the Buckeye National Forest. The effort comes in response to requests from American Indian Tribes and local community members.
Spotlights
Orphan Wells & Abandoned Mines Project
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Southeast Ohio has a long history of mining and drilling. This extractive legacy has left many long-standing marks on the land, especially from the time period before government regulation.
Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System Partnership
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A diverse and growing group of local residents and community leaders envision a nationally recognized mountain bike project as a means of elevating the region.
Administrative Change #11
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The Wayne National Forest has issued Administrative Change #11 for the 2006 Land and Resource Management Plan.