The US Forest Service has proposed what would be the largest and most destructive project in the history of the Hoosier National Forest, calling it the Buffalo Springs Restoration (sic) Project.

View the official Buffalo Springs Restoration Project page for all information related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including information on public scoping and commenting. As of September 12, 2024 the project is in the pre-decisional objection phase.

1 day ago · HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Mike Braun urges the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest.

3 days ago · INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gov. Mike Braun is urging the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest.. The Republican governor who took ...

4 days ago · INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun urges the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest, which would log 5,000 acres and burn more than 15,500 acres of public national forest land between Paoli, French Lick, and English in Indiana. Governor Braun insists ...

Dec 23, 2024 · This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat. Project Information

Jan 17, 2025 · The Hoosier National Forest is proposing a project that would improve the sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystem, regenerate native hardwood communities by removing non-native pines, while also improving overall forest health and wildlife habitat.

Sep 13, 2024 · The Hoosier National Forest is one step closer to finalizing plans for the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in southern Indiana. The project would involve gradually cutting down trees, doing prescribed fires and using some herbicides on thousands of acres near Patoka Lake.

Sep 13, 2024 · The Buffalo Springs, a section of the Hoosier National Forest in Orange and Crawford counties, is the focus of a proposed restoration. On Thursday, the Forest Service released a draft of actions to improve forest health.

Mar 2, 2023 · The Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project, based in a northwest corner of Jackson County, is a similar proposal to the Buffalo Springs project. It would aim to burn as many as 12,300 acres, and apply herbicide to more than 2,100 acres.