The Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment (HEE) is a long-term research initiative dedicated to understanding the ecological and social impacts of forest management in Indiana’s Central Hardwood Region. Launched in 2006, the HEE is one of the most ambitious forest ecology studies in the United States, designed to span 100 years across over 9,000 acres of state forest land.
Our mission is twofold:
- Advance scientific knowledge about forest ecosystems and management practices.
- Educate and empower the next generation of environmental scientists, land managers, and conservation leaders
