WFHB FireHouse Broadcasting

A panel discussion on the present and future of Indiana's public land. The focus of this panel is the recently released Hoosier National Forest proposed Land and Resource Management Plan. The public comment period for this plan ends on June 27th. Also discussed are management changes in Indiana's State Forests, including a proposed 100% increase in timber harvest and the sale of sections of each State Forest to private interests. Featured panelists include forest activist Andy Mahler, founder of Heartwood, Karyn Moskowitz, forest economist and Protect Our Woods representative, David Haberman, IU Professor of Religious Studies, and Indiana Forest Alliance Coordinator Joanna Gras. This event was hosted by the Indiana Forest Alliance and recorded live on location for WFHB at the Monroe County Public Library on Wednesday, May 18th, 2005.