The following is excerpted from Hoosier National Forest metadata -

"This data set shows the management areas as defined in the Hoosier National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan for alternative 5."

Hoosier National Forest Management Areas, 2007 - Shows management areas within the Hoosier National Forest. The attribute titled 'AREA_NUM' indicates areas such as the Deam Wilderness (AREA_NUM = 5.1), developed recreation areas (AREA_NUM = 7.1), experimental forests (AREA_NUM = 8.3), and others. Provided by Hoosier National Forest and updated on the GIS Atlas on August 23, 2007.