Iowa DNR Forestry Section
Government AdministrationIowa, United States11-50 Employees
The Iowa DNR Forestry Section operates as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, a government agency focused on conserving and managing the state's natural resources. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the unit oversees forest and land stewardship, as well as environmental protection, and supports activities related to parks, fisheries, wildlife, and water resources to improve quality of life for Iowans and preserve resources for future generations. With a public-sector orientation, its customers are the broader Iowa community and partnering organizations that rely on responsible resource management and conservation programs delivered through state government. The organization functions within the government administration sector, emphasizing large-scale resource stewardship, environmental protection, and collaboration with individuals, organizations, and other government entities to sustain natural assets. Recent developments include collaborations and program support within environmental initiatives and community outreach, reflecting the section’s ongoing role in managing and enhancing Iowa’s natural resources from a Des Moines base.