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Prescribed fire brings life to Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study birds, native plants and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests.“Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Elizabeth Kuplent

Friday, October 7 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Elizabeth Kuplent as Employee of the Quarter for her efforts at the Hidden Springs Ranger District office. Kuplent led an important effort of cataloging and retaining historic files, such as Government Land Office Survey Notes, which often are... Read More.

Critter Night coming to the Shawnee National Forest

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee National Forest and Unimin Corporation, present “Critter Night.” This free, family event at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro, Illinois takes place Friday, October 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Learn about Illinois’ nocturnal animals while... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest “Snake Road” closing for fall migration

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing Sept. 1 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from LaRue Swamp to nearby limestone bluffs. Closing the 2.5-mile-long road, also known... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST WELCOMES NEW FOREST SUPERVISOR

Tuesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Shawnee National Forest welcomes their new administrator, Brendan Cain; who started last week and is stationed at the Headquarters Office in Harrisburg, Illinois. Mr. Cain joins the Shawnee National Forest as the new Forest Supervisor, after long-time Forest Supervisor, Allen Nicholas left earlier... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST’S JONESBORO OFFICE WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE DUE TO STAFF CHANGES

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District office located in Jonesboro, Illinois is experiencing staffing changes. Therefore the District office located at 521 N. Main Street in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed to the public from April 18th through May 2nd, 2016. The office will reopen... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT MORE PRESCRIBED BURNS

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest plans to conduct more prescribed burns this week beginning Tuesday March 29th, weather permitting. The size of each prescribed burn varies and people nearby may not notice smoke coming from these burns. The general location of each... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST ANNOUNCES BI-ANNUAL SNAKE ROAD CLOSURE

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 14, 2016) – On March 15, 2016, the Shawnee National Forest will temporarily close LaRue Road #345 (also known as the Snake Road) between mile post 3.0 and mile post 5.8. This section of the road will remain closed until May... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURN IN JACKSON FALLS AREA ON MARCH 18TH

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, III. (MARCH 17, 2016) – The U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed fire on Friday, March 18th 2016, weather permitting. The fire will be located in the Jackson Falls area about 6 miles southeast of Ozark, IL.... Read More.