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May Forestry Event and Public Comment Period - Lake States

Public Comments Invited in Minnesota

The annual stand exam list (ASEL), which identifies the timber on state-owned lands considered for sale during the 2014 fiscal year, is now available for review from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR estimates 35,000 to 40,000 of the 57,000 acres slated for evaluation will qualify for timber harvest during the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30.

Additional information and an interactive map that details the plans by area are available via the Minnesota DNR website. Individuals may submit comments online or contact their local DNR office to discuss the ASEL with a forester. The DNR will accept public comments on the proposed harvest plans through May 31.

Michigan Welcomes Public to Attend Forest Management Plan Meetings

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites members of the public to attend meetings to discuss proposed regional state forest management plans. Once finalized, the plans will guide ongoing forest management, including timber harvests, across approximately 4 million acres of state forest land.

A formal afternoon session (1 – 5 p.m.) and an opportunity to discuss the plans directly with DNR representatives (6:30 – 9:30 p.m.) will be held at each of the six scheduled meetings, listed below.

May 14, Newberry

Comfort Inn

13954 M-28

May 15, Marquette Township

Ramada Inn

412 W. Washington St.

May 16, Baraga

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn

900 U.S. 41

May 21, Traverse City

Garfield Township Hall

3848 Veterans Drive

May 22, Gaylord

BJ’s Restaurant

990 N. Center Ave.

May 30, Lansing

MDOT Aeronautic Room

2700 Port Lansing Road

Additional information about topics planned for discussion as well as contact information for questions is available via this link at Michigan.gov.