An Ohio community is negotiating to buy 850 acres from a coal company; if successful, the public forest could link about 74,000 acres between Wayne National Forest and Strouds Run State Park

In Southeast Ohio, local stakeholders are actively pursuing the acquisition of former coal land to establish a new community forest aimed at linking Wayne National Forest with Strouds Run State Park. The envisioned Sugar Creek Community Forest will not only provide public access and recreational options, but also promote regenerative conservation and stimulate economic growth within the area.
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