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USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL, April 6, 2021— Eastern Regional Forester Gina Owens recently announced the selection of Mike Chaveas as the Shawnee National Forest’s new Forest Supervisor. “We look forward to having Mike lead the Shawnee National Forest. Mike’s experience and skillset will provide direction for strengthening... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Prescribed Burns Continue

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Prescribed burning will continue across southern Illinois during dry periods over the next week. Prescribed fire, or controlled burning, has many benefits including maintaining healthy environments and the native plants and animals they support. U.S. Forest Service Fire crews will be working in partnership with... Read More.

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Forest Service Temporarily Closes Visitor Services at Jonesboro Location

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jonesboro, March 24, 2021— Beginning March 22 the Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger Station located in Jonesboro, Illinois will close temporarily, due to staff shortages. Forest offices located in Vienna and Harrisburg will continue to provide at-the-door service to the public during normal business hours... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, March 24, 2021— The U.S. Forest Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fire crews will be cooperating to conducting a prescribed fire on Wednesday, March 24, weather permitting. The Drury Creek East Prescribed Fire Unit is about 430 acres on portions of Giant... Read More.

Forest Issues Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 10, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) Wildlife Services, is planning operations to eradicate feral swine (wild pigs) in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope... Read More.

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FOREST SERVICE TO CLOSE SNAKE ROAD FOR SPRING MIGRATION

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL. March 5, 2021— Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during this critical time of migration. The 2.5-mile-long road is closed... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, March 6, 2021— With the beginning of spring prescribed burning season southern Illinoisans may see fire across the landscape – from the national forest, to state and privately-owned lands. Prescribed fire has many benefits including helping maintain healthy forests and the native plants... Read More.

Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL., Feb. 8, 2021 — The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

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Forest Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. Feb. 3, 2021 – The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, is planning operations to eradicate feral swine (wild pigs) in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

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USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

Shawnee National Forest Prescribed Burns Continue

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Forest Service Temporarily Closes Visitor Services at Jonesboro Location

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Forest Issues Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

FOREST SERVICE TO CLOSE SNAKE ROAD FOR SPRING MIGRATION

Shawnee National Forest Plans to Conduct Large Prescribed Burns

Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Forest Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

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