Partners

The American Chestnut Foundation (ACF)
Dr. Doug Jacobs, Professor of Forestry, is studying how well American chestnut trees grow in plantations. Doug and his colleagues at the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center are developing blight-resistant hybrids for eventual planting throughout Indiana.

American Fisheries Society (AFS)
The Indiana Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (INAFS) supports the conservation of fisheries and aquatic ecosystems in Indiana by promoting professional excellence in fisheries science, management and education. Purdue FNR has an AFS student chapter.

Forest Products Society (FPS)
Supporting information exchange on the use of wood and wood-fiber resources, the Forest Products Society (FPS) provides its members and others in the forest industry a variety of publications and conference opportunities for furthering member research and goals. Purdue FNR has a FPS student chapter.

Hardwood Forestry Fund
The Hardwood Forestry Fund is a 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to establishing sustainable hardwood forests. Since 1990, Hardwood Forestry Fund members have joined together to celebrate and conserve the beauty and sustainability of hardwoods. Through tree planting on public land, the Hardwood Forestry Fund promotes hardwood timber growth, management, environmental education and wise use of our nation's renewable forest resources.

Indiana Arborist Association (IAA)
The Indiana Arborist Association strives to enhance the quality of life for Indiana residents by encouraging the planting, maintenance and preservation of trees. IAA is a diverse group of professionals representing five areas of tree care: commercial, municipal, utility, utility line clearance contractors and chemical suppliers.

Indiana Aquaculture Association, Inc. (IAAI)
The IAAI (Indiana Aquaculture Association, Incorporated) enables aquaculture producers by promoting, marketing, educating and nurturing aquaculture and aquaculture research in Indiana. IAAI is an advocate for healthy food that is locally grown, for healthy fun found in the sport of fishing, for a healthy economy with jobs that are created in our communities and for a healthy commerce with the growth of our industry.

Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA)
The Indiana Forestry and Woodland Owners Association mission is to promote good management on all forest land and to inform the general public about forestry issues and the benefits of good forest management. The IFWOA office is located within FNR.

Indiana Hardwood Lumberman's Association (IHLA)
The Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association is a trade organization working to ensure a sustainable, affordable supply of quality North American hardwoods for the public good. IHLA and FNR cooperate on research and training programs for the wood products industry.

Indiana Land Protection Alliance (ILPA)
The Indiana Land Protection Alliance is a collaboration of land conservation organizations working around the state of Indiana. ILPA strives to improve the effectiveness of land protection efforts by land trusts and their partners.

Society of American Foresters
SAF’s mission is to advance the science, education, technology and practice of forestry, and to use the knowledge, skills and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health of forest ecosystems. Purdue FNR has an SAF student chapter.

Walnut Council
The Walnut Council is a national organization promoting sustainable forest management and utilization of American black walnut and other high quality fine hardwoods. The Walnut Council office is located within FNR.

The Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society is an international non-profit scientific and educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. The Indiana Chapter is the professional organization of trained wildlife ecologists, biologists and managers in the state. Purdue FNR has a TWS student chapter.

Woodland Steward Institute
The Woodland Steward Institute is a group of 11 forestry and conservation organizations who together publish a quarterly newsletter promoting the wise use of Indiana’s forest resources. Purdue FNR is a member of WSI.

EPA Great Lakes National Program Office
This office funds Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant extension positions in the GLNPO office in Chicago. The IISG shares research, outreach, and education to bring the latest science to Great Lakes communities and their residents. By connecting decision-makers with science, we help strengthen and preserve ecosystems and communities in southern Lake Michigan and beyond.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Purdue FNR has teamed up with several divisions in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Together the divisions and Purdue have created a joint extension publication and video series, along with webinars and workshops. Purdue FNR also conducts continuing education programs for natural resource professionals working for the state.

Indiana DNR Division of Forestry
The Division of Forestry partners with Purdue FNR on a number of projects. They provide funding for research including funding the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment and research projects with specific faculty members

Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife
The Division of Fish and Wildlife also partners to provide funding for wildlife research, including the genetics of endangered species, animal damage, and fisheries surveys.

Purdue Cooperative Extension Service
Purdue CES funds FNR Extension Signature Programs, Nature of Teaching and Sustainable Communities, along with other FNR extension programs including Aquaculture Marketing, Pond and Wildlife Management, Rainscaping Education, Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces, Indiana Woodlands Education and many more.​

Indiana Community Forestry Council
The Indiana Community Forestry Council, established in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the public awareness of protecting, expanding and improving Indiana's urban forests. The Council serves as a resource and liaison concerning urban forestry issues within the state and nation.

USDA Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station provides partial funding for the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center at Purdue University. This funding supports research and technology transfer positions. Research at the HTIRC focuses on hardwood productivity in the Central Hardwoods forest region including both afforestation/reforestation and silviculture.