The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Lieber and Cataract Falls SRAs.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff for safety. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as picnic areas and campgrounds.

Permit sales and cutting are ongoing and end Mar. 31, 2026.

The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. A load is defined as an 8-foot standard pickup truck bed without any modifications including sideboards. Additional charges will be incurred for a larger truck and trailer load. All proceeds will be used for resource management and restoration efforts at the park, including replacement of trees.

A firewood permit must be obtained for each load at Lieber SRA’s office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Permits are not available on weekends or observed state holidays.

Wood may be cut and removed between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Firewood cut at Lieber and Cataract Falls SRAs is for personal use only and cannot be sold.

Lieber SRA is at 1317 W. Lieber Rd. Cloverdale, IN 46120 and Cataract Falls SRA is at 2605 N. Cataract Road Spencer, IN 47460 (on.IN.gov/liebersra).

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Media contact: Hannah Gastineau, Assistant Property Manager, 765-276-0194, HGastineau@dnr.IN.gov