Yellowwood State Forest to expand

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 122.4 acres of land that will become the newest addition to Yellowwood State Forest.

The expansion will strengthen conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreation opportunities.

“This expansion to Yellowwood State Forest represents our ongoing commitment to stewardship and preserving Indiana’s natural heritage for future generations,” Braun said.

“Adding this land to Yellowwood State Forest ensures its permanent protection while opening new opportunities for Hoosiers to enjoy the outdoors.”

The property, about an hour south of Indianapolis, was acquired for $860,000 through the Indiana DNR’s Next Level Conservation Trust.

To date, the Next Level Conservation Trust has contributed more than $21 million in funding to preserve nearly 3,600 acres of natural landscape across Indiana.

Visitors can expect new boundary markings in the near future.

Yellowwood State Forest includes more than 24,000 acres and is known for its rugged landscapes, scenic lakes and abundant wildlife.

“Protecting land for conservation is fundamental to our work at DNR,” said Alan Morrison, DNR director.

“The simplest way for all Hoosiers to help support projects like this at Yellowwood State Forest and across Indiana is to choose the blue environmental license plate for your vehicle. All funds DNR receives from your plate renewal support land conservation.”

For more information about Yellowwood State Forest, visit on.IN.gov/YellowwoodSF, and for more information on Indiana’s Environmental License Plate, visit on.IN.gov/EnviroPlate.