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00-01 Orphaned/Injured - Wildlife - Common
00-02 Fish Ohio - Fishing - Common
00-03 Landowner Family - Hunting - Common
00-04 Air Rifle - Hunting - Common
00-05 Concealed Carry - Hunting - Common
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01-26 Wildlife - Other - Buy Taxidermy
01-27 Wildlife - Other - Report Wildlife
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01-30 Wildlife - Other - Wildlife Areas
02-01 Hunting - General - Non-toxic Shot
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06 Clearing Log jams Common
01 Great Lakes Compact - Common
02 National Floodplain Insurance Progam - Common
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04 Water Withdrawal Registration - Common
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03 Dam Construction Permit - Common
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01 What does the Capital Improvement Program do? - Common
02 How do I review information for a professional services project? - Common
00-03 Construction Bids - Common
04 How is ODNR connected to dams in Ohio?
05 Lowhead Dams Rivers Streams
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20 Ohio Forest Tax Law
00-01 Unhealthy Yard Tree - Common
02 I would like to harvest timber on my property. Whom should I call?
03 Where can I get tree seedlings to plant?
04 Burning Regulations
07 Trees being cut on adjoining property and crossing property line
05 I've noticed logging activity that is polluting a stream with woody debris and mud. What should I do?
06 How do I plant trees with a dibble bar?
08 How can I sell my yard tree?
09 Can I cut firewood on a state forest?
10 Can I move firewood from one Ohio county to another?
11 What trees should I plant on my property?
12 Who regulates the sale of firewood?
13 A nearby property owner is burning trash and the smoke is bothering us. Who can I call?
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00-01 Earthquakes - Common
02-01-industry
02-02-industry oil & gas
00-01 Fossils - common
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02-03-industry mines
04-01-groundwater origins common
05-01-lakeerie formation
05-02-lakeerie water levels common
06-01-geology more info common
06-02-pubs maps
07-01-rocks in Ohio
07-02-rocks ID common
08-01-geology ice age
09-01-contact geo talks
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10-02-misc geo tourism
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Natural Areas & Preserves
10 State Nature Preserve
00-01 Dont Allow Pets SNP - Common
00-02 Camp Fish Hunt SNP - Common
11 Scenic Rivers
00-03 Hours SNP Open - Common
00-04 Collecting Not Allowed SNP - Common
00-06 Picnic Not Allowed - Common
09 Endangered Plants Ohio
00-05 Access Permit SNP - Common
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